Salacia lovettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lovettii
ID:
1278296
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Hallé & B.Mathew
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 399 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277634
Common Names
- Salacia Lovettii
- Lovett's Salacia
- Salacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salacia lovettii (also called Lovett's Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Salacia lovettii is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salacia lovettii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salacia lovettii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Salacia lovettii
Salacia lovettii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Salacia lovettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacia lovettii?
Salacia lovettii
What is the natural habitat of Salacia lovettii?
It is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What are the growth requirements of Salacia lovettii?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
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-50295165: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.
Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.