Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 190 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436750
Common Names
- Salacia fimbrisepala
- Fimbrisepala Salacia
- Salacia Fimbrisepala
Description
Salacia fimbrisepala (also called Fimbriate 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 fimbrisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seeds: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salacia fimbrisepala is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun and drought, but will need extra water during dry periods. Prune the shrub after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Salacia fimbrisepala
Salacia fimbrisepala can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Salacia fimbrisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacia fimbrisepala?
Salacia fimbrisepala
What is the family of Salacia fimbrisepala?
Hippocrateaceae
What is the common name of Salacia fimbrisepala?
Fimbriate Salacia
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,