Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 215 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219823
Common Names
- Saurauia cuchumatanensis
- Cuchumatan Saurauia
- Cuchumatanensis Saurauia
Description
Saurauia cuchumatanensis (also called 'Cuchumatan Saurauia', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia cuchumatanensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saurauia cuchumatanensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia cuchumatanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Saurauia cuchumatanensis
Saurauia cuchumatanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.
Saurauia cuchumatanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia cuchumatanensis?
Saurauia cuchumatanensis
What is the common name of Saurauia cuchumatanensis?
Cuchumatan Saurauia
What is the habitat of Saurauia cuchumatanensis?
Saurauia cuchumatanensis is found in moist forests and grasslands of the Himalayas
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,
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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,