Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
howesii
ID:
1066208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & M.B.Moss

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 22 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065546



Common Names

  • Salacia howesii
  • Howesii Salacia
  • Howes' Salacia


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Description

Salacia howesii (also called ‘Howes’s salacia’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia howesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia howesii has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia howesii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Salacia howesii

Salacia howesii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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-15600399: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Marion Beatrice Moss (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Moss' in the authors string.