Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1252017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & F.C.How

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 7: 56 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251355



Common Names

  • Hainan Salacia
  • Salacia hainanensis
  • Salacia


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Description

Salacia hainanensis (also called Hainan Salacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia hainanensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia hainanensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Salacia hainanensis

Salacia hainanensis is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Salacia hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia hainanensis?

Salacia hainanensis

What is the common name of Salacia hainanensis?

Salacia hainanensis

Where is Salacia hainanensis native to?

Central America

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 tro-50160967: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.