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
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.
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