Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
436501

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 570 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435833



Common Names

  • Salacia senegalensis
  • Senegalensis Salacia
  • Senegalensis Salacia


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Synonyms

  • Tonsella senegalensis (Lam.) Vahl [unknown]
  • Tontelea senegalensis Vahl [unknown]
  • Salacia johannis-albrechtii Loes. & H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Calypso senegalensis (Lam.) Cambess. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea senegalensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea verticillata Steud. [unknown]
  • Salacia johannis-albrechti Loes. & H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Salacia affinis Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Salacia senegalensis (also called Senegal Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacia senegalensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia senegalensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Salacia senegalensis

Salacia senegalensis can be found in Senegal.

Salacia senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia senegalensis?

Salacia senegalensis

What is the common name of Salacia senegalensis?

Senegalese Salacia

Where is Salacia senegalensis native to?

Tropical 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,