Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
pallescens
ID:
436338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 376 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435670



Common Names

  • Salacia pallescens
  • Pale Salacia
  • Pale Salacia Vine


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Description

Salacia pallescens (also called Pale salacia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a woody stem and small, elliptic leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia pallescens is used as a food source and as a source of oil. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salacia pallescens has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are unisexual and the male flowers are larger than the female flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia pallescens is a perennial succulent that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy, well-drained soils. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate some shade. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Salacia pallescens

Salacia pallescens can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Salacia pallescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia pallescens?

Salacia pallescens

What is the common name of Salacia pallescens?

Pale Salacia

What is the natural habitat of Salacia pallescens?

Tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines

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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