Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
letestuana
ID:
436442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pellegr.) Blakelock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 247 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435774



Common Names

  • Salacighia letestuana
  • Letestuana Salacighia
  • Letestuana Salacighia


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Synonyms

  • Salacighia malpighioides Loes. [unknown]
  • Salacia denudata A.Chev. [invalid]
  • Salacia letestuana Pellegr. [unknown]

Description

Salacighia letestuana (also called Salacighia letestuana var. letestuana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Central America. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and is often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salacighia letestuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salacighia letestuana is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacighia letestuana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 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 Salacighia letestuana

Salacighia letestuana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Salacighia letestuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacighia letestuana?

Salacighia letestuana

What is the family of Salacighia letestuana?

Hippocrateaceae

What is the native range of Salacighia letestuana?

Madagascar

Species in the Salacighia genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2481133: Based on the initial data import
Ralph Anthony Blakelock (1915-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakelock' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.