Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
434046

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 506 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433378

Common Names

  • Saurauia albiflora
  • Albiflora Saurauia
  • Albiflora

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Description

Saurauia albiflora (also called White-flowered Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae. It is native to the Philippines and grows in moist forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia albiflora has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia albiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Saurauia albiflora

Saurauia albiflora is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in tropical montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,600 m.

Saurauia albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia albiflora?

Saurauia albiflora

What is the common name of Saurauia albiflora?

White-flowered Saurauia

Where does Saurauia albiflora grow?

Saurauia albiflora is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

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,