Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
437380

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 628 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436712



Common Names

  • Elliptic Salacia
  • Salacia elliotii
  • Salacia elliptica


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Synonyms

  • Pyramidostylium parviflorum Mart. ex Peyr. [unknown]
  • Raddia elliptica (Mart.) Miers [unknown]
  • Raddia firmifolia Miers [unknown]
  • Tontelea brasiliensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tontelea oblongifolia (Mart. ex Schult.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tontelea elliptica (Mart.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tontelea glomerata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Salacia guianensis Klotzsch ex Peyr. [unknown]
  • Anthodon ellipticum Mart. [unknown]
  • Anthodon glomeratum Mart. [unknown]
  • Raddia lacunosa Miers [unknown]
  • Salacia amygdalina Peyr. [unknown]
  • Salacia elliptica apiculata Peyr. [unknown]
  • Salacia erythroxyloides A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Salacia glomerata G.Don [unknown]
  • Salacia obtusifolia Cambess. [unknown]
  • Anthodon ellipticus Mart. in Schult. [unknown]
  • Salacia duckei A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Anthodon oblongifolius Mart. in Schult. [unknown]
  • Raddia fasciculata Miers [unknown]
  • Raddia oblongifolia (Mart. ex Schult.) Miers [unknown]
  • Salacia affinis Peyr. [illegitimate]
  • Salacia oblongifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Salacia lacunosa Peyr. [unknown]
  • Tonsella elliptica (Mart.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tontelea erythroxyloides Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Salacia induta Rizzini [unknown]
  • Salacia obtusifolia parviflora Cambess. [unknown]
  • Tontelea obtusifolia Endl. [unknown]
  • Anthodon glomeratus Mart. in Schult. [unknown]
  • Tonsella glomerata (Mart.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Raddia glomerata (Mart. ex Schult.) Miers [unknown]
  • Tonsella brasiliensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Salacia brasiliensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Salacia elliptica genuina Peyr. [invalid]

Description

Salacia elliptica (also called Elliptic Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Celastraceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 15 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia elliptica is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia elliptica is a low-growing, evergreen, clump-forming perennial. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Salacia elliptica

Salacia elliptica can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Salacia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia elliptica?

Salacia elliptica

What is the common name of Salacia elliptica?

Unknown

Where is Salacia elliptica found?

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-2482490: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.