Status:
valid
Authors:
Lombardi
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 319 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442006
Common Names
- Salacia nemorosa
- Nemorous Salacia
- Nemorous Tree
Description
Salacia nemorosa (also called Nemorosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Salacia nemorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salacia nemorosa has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salacia nemorosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Salacia nemorosa
Salacia nemorosa can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Salacia nemorosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacia nemorosa?
Salacia nemorosa
What is the common name of Salacia nemorosa?
Woodland salacia
What is the natural habitat of Salacia nemorosa?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
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,