Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 106 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899618
Common Names
- Ryania sauricida
- Sauricida Ryania
- Ryania
Description
Ryania sauricida (also called Sauricida, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit, with leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ryania sauricida is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ryania sauricida has small yellow flowers with a white lip and a long spur. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ryania sauricida is a perennial shrub that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Ryania sauricida
Ryania sauricida is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Species in the Ryania genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,