Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 181 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435860
Common Names
- Salacia togoica
- Togo Salacia
- Togo Salacia Bush
Description
Salacia togoica (also called Togo Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Togo, Benin, and Ghana, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Salacia togoica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salacia togoica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salacia togoica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Salacia togoica
Salacia togoica can be found in tropical Africa.
Salacia togoica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salacia togoica?
Salacia togoica
What is the common name of Salacia togoica?
Togoica Salacia
Where is Salacia togoica 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,