Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
lomensis
ID:
436945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 170 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436277



Common Names

  • Salacia lomensis
  • Lomensis Salacia
  • Lomensis Cat's Claw


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Description

Salacia lomensis (also called Loment Tree, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia lomensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacia lomensis is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia lomensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Salacia lomensis

Salacia lomensis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Salacia lomensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia lomensis?

Salacia lomensis

What is the family of Salacia lomensis?

Salicaceae

Where is Salacia lomensis 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,