Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
437406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 182 (1906 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436738



Common Names

  • Salacia gigantea
  • Gigantea Salacia
  • Salacia Gigantea


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Description

Salacia gigantea (also called Giant 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 gigantea 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 flowers with four petals. Seeds: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia gigantea 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 gigantea

Salacia gigantea can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Salacia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia gigantea?

Salacia gigantea

What is the family of Salacia gigantea?

Hippocrateaceae

Where is Salacia gigantea 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,