Sauvagesia laciniata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
1279174
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51: 398 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278512
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauvagesia laciniata (also called 'Laciniate Sauvagesia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvagesia laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauvagesia laciniata has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round seed capsules. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sauvagesia laciniata is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Sauvagesia laciniata
Sauvagesia laciniata can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Sauvagesia laciniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia laciniata?
Sauvagesia laciniata
What is the common name of Sauvagesia laciniata?
Laciniate Sauvagesia
What is the habitat of Sauvagesia laciniata?
It is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings
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 tro-50298313: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.