Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
klainei
ID:
437337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex R.Wilczek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 690 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436669



Common Names

  • Klaine's Salacia
  • Salacia klainei
  • Salacia klaine


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Description

Salacia klainei (also called Klaine's Salacia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Celastraceae family and has glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia klainei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salacia klainei are white, with four petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia klainei is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Salacia klainei

Salacia klainei can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Salacia klainei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia klainei?

Salacia klainei

What is the family of Salacia klainei?

Hippocrateaceae

Where is Salacia klainei native to?

Madagascar

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

Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:431240-1: Based on the initial data import