Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
vellaniana
ID:
1323969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udayan, Yohannan & Pradeep

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 148 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336423



Common Names

  • Salacia vellaniana
  • Vellaniana Salacia
  • Vellaniana's Salacia


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Description

Salacia vellaniana (also called 'Vellan's Salacia', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant species that is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and its leaves are lanceolate. Its inflorescence is a raceme of small, purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia vellaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacia vellaniana is a white or yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia vellaniana is a shrub native to India. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Salacia vellaniana

Salacia vellaniana is native to India.

Salacia vellaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia vellaniana?

Salacia vellaniana

What type of plant is Salacia vellaniana?

Shrub

Where is Salacia vellaniana found?

India

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,

References

Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
Punnakkal S. Udayan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udayan' in the authors string.
Regy Yohannan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yohannan' in the authors string.