Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
erecta
ID:
506310

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 203 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505642



Common Names

  • Sauvagesia erecta
  • Erect Sauvagesia
  • Upright Olive


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Synonyms

  • Sauvagesia geminiflora ex Ging. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia grandifolia Dwyer [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia nutans Pers. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia adima Aubl. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia peruviana Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia floribunda A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia erecta erecta [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia erecta parvifolia Hoehne [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia erecta erecta [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia erecta sincorensis Ule [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia erecta stricta Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia salicifolia Ging. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia laxa Mart. [unknown]

Description

Sauvagesia erecta (also called 'Upright Sauvagesia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sauvagesia erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sauvagesia erecta sub. brownei (Planchon) Sastre
Sauvagesia erecta var. coriacea Sastre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauvagesia erecta has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauvagesia erecta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m (10ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings, layering or division of mature plants.

Where to Find Sauvagesia erecta

Sauvagesia erecta is found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Guyana and Brazil.

Sauvagesia erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia erecta?

Sauvagesia erecta

What is the natural habitat of Sauvagesia erecta?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Sauvagesia erecta?

Erect Sauvagesia, Erect Sauvagesia Vine

Species in the Sauvagesia genus

Sauvagesia imthurniana, Sauvagesia guianensis, Sauvagesia fruticosa, Sauvagesia longipes, Sauvagesia oliveirae, Sauvagesia nitida, Sauvagesia longifolia, Sauvagesia linearifolia, Sauvagesia lanceolata, Sauvagesia angustifolia, Sauvagesia amoena, Sauvagesia falcisepala, Sauvagesia africana, Sauvagesia calophylla, Sauvagesia aliciae, Sauvagesia erioclada, Sauvagesia ericoides, Sauvagesia erecta, Sauvagesia elata, Sauvagesia deflexifolia, Sauvagesia pulchella, Sauvagesia sprengelii, Sauvagesia semicylindrifolia, Sauvagesia rubiginosa, Sauvagesia roraimensis, Sauvagesia ribeiroi, Sauvagesia ramosissima, Sauvagesia ramosa, Sauvagesia racemosa, Sauvagesia tenella, Sauvagesia nudicaulis, Sauvagesia paniculata, Sauvagesia cryptothallis, Sauvagesia lagevianae, Sauvagesia insignis, Sauvagesia paucielata, Sauvagesia brevipetala, Sauvagesia tafelbergensis, Sauvagesia capillaris, Sauvagesia deficiens, Sauvagesia elegantissima, Sauvagesia glandulosa, Sauvagesia serrata, Sauvagesia vellozii, Sauvagesia laciniata, Sauvagesia rhodoleuca, Sauvagesia paganuccii, Sauvagesia setulosa, Sauvagesia spicata, Sauvagesia insolita,

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References