Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 32(I): 242 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501343
Common Names
- Saurauia aspera
- Aspera Saurauia
- Aspera Vine
Synonyms
- Saurauia perseifolia Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Saurauia englesingii Standl. [unknown]
- Saurauia latipetala Hemsl. [unknown]
- Saurauia pauciflora Rose [unknown]
- Saurauia aspera delessertiana Buscal. [unknown]
Description
Saurauia aspera (also called rough saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is commonly found in humid forests and along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia aspera is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia aspera is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Saurauia aspera
Saurauia aspera is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Saurauia aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia aspera?
Saurauia aspera
What is the common name of Saurauia aspera?
Rough Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia aspera?
Tropical rainforests
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,