Saurauia elmeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elmeri
ID:
500893
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 523 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500225
Common Names
- Saurauia elmeri
- Elmeri Saurauia
- Saurauia Elmeri
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Saurauia elmeri (also called Elmer's saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae. It is a small tree, reaching a height of up to 8 m. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in primary and secondary forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is also found in Thailand and Malaysia.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia elmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia elmeri is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saurauia elmeri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in secondary forests and open areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Saurauia elmeri
Saurauia elmeri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Saurauia elmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia elmeri?
Saurauia elmeri
What is the common name of Saurauia elmeri?
Elmer's Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia elmeri?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317248-1: Based on the initial data import