Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
436508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakelock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 246 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435840



Common Names

  • Salacia tuberculata
  • Tuberculate Salacia
  • Tuberculate Salacia Bush


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Description

Salacia tuberculata (also called Tubercled Salacia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salacia tuberculata var. ngaziensis (Louis ex Wilczek) N.Hallé
Salacia tuberculata var. tuberculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacia tuberculata 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 tuberculata 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 tuberculata

Salacia tuberculata can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Salacia tuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia tuberculata?

Salacia tuberculata

What is the common name of Salacia tuberculata?

Tuberculate Salacia

Where is Salacia tuberculata 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,

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