Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aequatoriensis
ID:
1219880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinb. xxii. 426.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219218

Common Names

  • Saurauia aequatoriensis
  • Equatorial Saurauia
  • Equatorial Saurauia Vine

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Description

Saurauia aequatoriensis (also called Ecuador saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to Ecuador, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia aequatoriensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia aequatoriensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have thin, light green stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia aequatoriensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, light soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Saurauia aequatoriensis

Saurauia aequatoriensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Azuay, Bolivar, and Carchi.

Species in the Saurauia genus

Saurauia warenensis, Saurauia squamifructa, Saurauia subspinosa, Saurauia tafana, Saurauia verheijenii, Saurauia tayabensis, Saurauia trichophora, Saurauia vallium, Saurauia siporensis, Saurauia momiensis, Saurauia occulta, Saurauia oblancilimba, Saurauia nabirensis, Saurauia kajewskii, Saurauia homotricha, Saurauia idenburgensis, Saurauia meridensis, Saurauia javanica, Saurauia knemifolia, Saurauia purgans, Saurauia purpurellifolia, Saurauia obvallatoides, Saurauia schmutzii, Saurauia seibertii, Saurauia simplex, Saurauia raimondiana, Saurauia oroquensis, Saurauia pentapetala, Saurauia pleurotricha, Saurauia plurilocularis, Saurauia poolei, Saurauia dielsiana, Saurauia eburnea, Saurauia excurrens, Saurauia fasciculata, Saurauia fimbriata, Saurauia fragrans, Saurauia fraseri, Saurauia gigantifolia, Saurauia emarginata, Saurauia albiflora, Saurauia capitulata, Saurauia chocoensis, Saurauia collina, Saurauia congestiflora, Saurauia cordata, Saurauia alloplectifolia, Saurauia alpicola, Saurauia angica, Saurauia archboldiana,

Species in the Actinidiaceae family

Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,

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