Saurauia chocoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chocoensis
ID:
434049
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soejarto
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 63: 64 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433381
Common Names
- Saurauia chocoensis
- Chocoensis Saurauia
- Chocoensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saurauia chocoensis (also called Choco Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae. It is native to the Chocó region of Colombia 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 chocoensis 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 chocoensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saurauia chocoensis 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 chocoensis
Saurauia chocoensis is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m.
Saurauia chocoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia chocoensis?
Saurauia chocoensis
What are the common names of Saurauia chocoensis?
Common names of Saurauia chocoensis include the Choco saurauia and the Choco saurauia.
Where is Saurauia chocoensis found?
Saurauia chocoensis is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
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,
References
Djaja Djendoel Soejarto (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejarto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317977-2: Based on the initial data import