Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1579907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex M.A.Lawson

Source:

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200025471



Common Names

  • Salacia fruticosa
  • Fruticosa Salacia
  • Salacia


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Description

Salacia fruticosa (also called 'Shrubby Salacia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Celastraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia fruticosa has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia fruticosa is a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings. It can also be grown from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Salacia fruticosa

Salacia fruticosa is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Salacia fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia fruticosa?

Salacia fruticosa

What is the common name of Salacia fruticosa?

Shrubby Salacia

Where is Salacia fruticosa native to?

India

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,