Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
nudicaulis
ID:
738027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(4): 14 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737360



Common Names

  • Nudicaulis Sauvagesia
  • Nudicaulis False Mallow
  • Nudicaulis Malvastrum


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Description

Sauvagesia nudicaulis (also called Naked-Stemmed Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sauvagesia nudicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauvagesia nudicaulis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauvagesia nudicaulis is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in a rooting hormone, and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Sauvagesia nudicaulis

Sauvagesia nudicaulis can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Ecuador.

Sauvagesia nudicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia nudicaulis?

Sauvagesia nudicaulis

What is the common name of Sauvagesia nudicaulis?

Naked-stemmed Sauvagesia

What is the family of Sauvagesia nudicaulis?

Asteraceae

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-2873151: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.