Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1066215

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 39: 44 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065553



Common Names

  • Salacia orientalis
  • Orientalis Salacia
  • Orient's Salacia


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Description

Salacia orientalis (also called ‘Oriental salacia’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia orientalis is used as a medicinal plant to treat diabetes and other metabolic disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia orientalis has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia orientalis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Salacia orientalis

Salacia orientalis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

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