Salacia megacarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacarpa
ID:
1543421
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.V.Page & Nandikar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 38(4)-e02647: 2. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024612
Common Names
- Salacia megacarpa
- Megacarpa Salacia
- Salacia Salacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salacia megacarpa (also called Giant Salacia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has large, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Salacia megacarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber. The leaves are used to make tea and the fruits are eaten as a snack.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salacia megacarpa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salacia megacarpa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated through stem cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is sensitive to cold temperatures and will not tolerate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Salacia megacarpa
Salacia megacarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Salacia megacarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacia megacarpa?
Salacia megacarpa
What is the common name of Salacia megacarpa?
Large-fruited Salacia
Where is Salacia megacarpa native to?
Africa
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,