Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aguaricana
ID:
1223182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soejarto

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 17(60): 13 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222520

Common Names

  • Saurauia aguaricana
  • Aguarico Saurauia
  • White-Flowered Saurauia

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Description

Saurauia aguaricana (also called Aguaricana Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are oval-shaped, and the flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia aguaricana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia aguaricana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, long, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia aguaricana is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm.

Where to Find Saurauia aguaricana

Saurauia aguaricana is native to Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

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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