Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
imthurniana
ID:
506275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Dwyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 291 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505607



Common Names

  • Sauvagesia imthurniana
  • Imthurn's Sauvagesia
  • Imthurn Sauvagesia


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Synonyms

  • Leitgebia imthurniana Oliv. [unknown]
  • Roraimanthus imthurnianus Gleason [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia imthurniana chimantensis Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack [unknown]

Description

Sauvagesia imthurniana (also called Imthurn's Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a small shrub, growing in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sauvagesia imthurniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauvagesia imthurniana has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauvagesia imthurniana is a tropical evergreen tree that can be cultivated in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Sauvagesia imthurniana

Sauvagesia imthurniana can be found in tropical Africa.

Sauvagesia imthurniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia imthurniana?

Sauvagesia imthurniana

What is the common name of Sauvagesia imthurniana?

Imthurn's Sauvagesia

What is the natural habitat of Sauvagesia imthurniana?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2602339: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.