Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1416496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 300 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428961



Common Names

  • Salacia grandiflora
  • Salacia
  • Large-flowered Salacia


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Description

Salacia grandiflora (also called 'Large-flowered Salacia' or 'Large-flowered Salacia', among many other common names) is a large, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia grandiflora has white flowers with five petals and a short peduncle. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia grandiflora is a shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Salacia grandiflora

Salacia grandiflora is native to Central and South America.

Salacia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia grandiflora?

Salacia grandiflora

What is the common name of Salacia grandiflora?

Large-flowered Salacia

What is the family of Salacia grandiflora?

Hippocrateaceae

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162598-1: Based on the initial data import