Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
cerasifera
ID:
437231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 376 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436563



Common Names

  • Salacia cerasifera
  • Cerasifera Salacia
  • Salacia Salacia


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Description

Salacia cerasifera (also called Cerasifera Salacia, Cerasifera Salacia Tree, and Cerasifera Salacia Shrub, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia cerasifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and as an anti-inflammatory.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salacia cerasifera var. wendjiensis (Wilczek) N.Hallé
Salacia cerasifera var. cerasifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia cerasifera has small white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia cerasifera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 months at 15°C. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Salacia cerasifera

Salacia cerasifera is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests.

Salacia cerasifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia cerasifera?

Salacia cerasifera

What is the common name of Salacia cerasifera?

Cherry-Fruited Salacia

Where is Salacia cerasifera native to?

India, Nepal, and Bhutan

Species in the Salacia genus

Salacia pallescens, Salacia papuana, Salacia parkinsonii, Salacia pachycarpa, Salacia pallens, Salacia pachyphylla, Salacia ovalis, Salacia opacifolia, Salacia quadrangulata, Salacia pynaertii, Salacia pyriformis, Salacia regeliana, Salacia reticulata, Salacia pyriformioides, Salacia phuquocensis, Salacia pierrei, Salacia platyphylla, Salacia polyantha, Salacia mannii, Salacia macrosperma, Salacia maingayi, Salacia majumdarii, Salacia mamba, Salacia marginata, Salacia mayumbensis, Salacia malabarica, Salacia longipedicellata, Salacia longipes, Salacia macrantha, Salacia myrtifolia, Salacia multiflora, Salacia nitida, Salacia nitidissima, Salacia noronhioides, Salacia membranacea, Salacia miegei, Salacia zenkeri, Salacia rhodesiaca, Salacia verrucosa, Salacia villiersii, Salacia viminea, Salacia whytei, Salacia wenzelii, Salacia vitiensis, Salacia staudtiana, Salacia smaliana, Salacia sororia, Salacia venosa, Salacia saigonensis, Salacia rivularis,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2482297: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.