Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Liang & Y.S.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 49(2): 330 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224699
Description
Saurauia erythrocarpa (also called Red-fruited Saurauia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, red flowers. It is native to India, and it grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia erythrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that can help to treat a variety of skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saurauia erythrocarpa var. grosseserrata C.F.Liang & Y.S.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saurauia erythrocarpa has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are light green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia erythrocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-woody stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Saurauia erythrocarpa
Saurauia erythrocarpa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
Saurauia erythrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia erythrocarpa?
Saurauia erythrocarpa
What are the common names of Saurauia erythrocarpa?
Red-fruited Mountain-apple
Where is Saurauia erythrocarpa found?
It is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Yu Sheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Wang' in the authors string.