Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
437271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Mennega

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 232 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436603



Common Names

  • Heart-leaved Salacia
  • Salacia cordata
  • Salacia cordatus


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Synonyms

  • Thermophila cordata Miers [unknown]
  • Salacia acreana A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia cordata cordata [unknown]

Description

Salacia cordata (also called African Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, with a white center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: thin, green, and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia cordata is a woody, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun to part shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Salacia cordata

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

Salacia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia cordata?

Salacia cordata

What is the family of Salacia cordata?

Salicaceae

Where is Salacia cordata found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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-2482347: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
Alberta M. W. Mennega (1912-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mennega' in the authors string.