Sabia wardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 64 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492891
Common Names
- Sabia wardii
- Ward's Sabia
- Ward's Triggerplant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sabia wardii (also called Ward's Sabia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, often near streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Sabia wardii is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sabia wardii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Sabia wardii
Sabia wardii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Sabia wardii FAQ
What is the common name of Sabia wardii?
Ward's sabia
What is the scientific name of Ward's sabia?
Sabia wardii
What type of plant is Sabia wardii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Sabia genus
Sabia racemosa, Sabia pauciflora, Sabia erratica, Sabia falcata, Sabia tomentosa, Sabia sumatrana, Sabia wardii, Sabia burmanica, Sabia javanica, Sabia yunnanensis, Sabia campanulata, Sabia schumanniana, Sabia emarginata, Sabia transarisanensis, Sabia japonica, Sabia purpurea, Sabia nervosa, Sabia coriacea, Sabia discolor, Sabia dielsii, Sabia swinhoei, Sabia fasciculata, Sabia paniculata, Sabia limoniacea, Sabia parviflora, Sabia lanceolata,
Species in the Sabiaceae family
Meliosma lanceolata, Meliosma lepidota, Meliosma hirsuta, Meliosma itatiaiae, Meliosma irazuensis, Meliosma impressa, Meliosma idiopoda, Meliosma lindae, Meliosma echeverryana, Meliosma glossophylla, Meliosma herbertii, Meliosma grandifolia, Meliosma grandiflora, Meliosma glabrata, Meliosma gentryi, Meliosma caucana, Meliosma caldasii, Meliosma brenesii, Meliosma nesites, Meliosma nana, Meliosma meridensis, Meliosma aristeguietae, Meliosma andina, Meliosma abbreviata, Meliosma depressiva, Meliosma dentata, Meliosma cundinamarcensis, Meliosma corymbosa, Meliosma sarawakensis, Meliosma rufopilosa, Meliosma vasquezii, Meliosma recurvata, Meliosma trujilloi, Meliosma spathulata, Meliosma tenuis, Meliosma tachirensis, Meliosma sumatrana, Meliosma pardonii, Meliosma colletiana, Meliosma oppositifolia, Meliosma ochracea, Meliosma occidentalis, Meliosma oaxacana, Meliosma veitchiorum, Meliosma pittieriana, Meliosma venezuelensis, Meliosma novogranatensis, Meliosma petalodentata, Meliosma mexicana, Meliosma stellata,
References
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:776474-1: Based on the initial data import