Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White & W.D.Francis
Source:
ksu
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 39: 65 (1927 publ. 1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433357
Common Names
- Saurauia emarginata
- Emarginate Saurauia
- Notched Saurauia
Description
Saurauia emarginata (also called Emarginate 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 emarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saurauia emarginata has white, bell-shaped flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia emarginata is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Saurauia emarginata
Saurauia emarginata is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Saurauia emarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia emarginata?
Saurauia emarginata
What is the common name of Saurauia emarginata?
Notched Saurauia
Where does Saurauia emarginata grow?
Saurauia emarginata 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,