Saurauia gjellerupii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gjellerupii
ID:
500899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 838 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500231
Common Names
- Saurauia gjellerupii
- Gjellerupii Saurauia
- Saurauia Gjellerupii
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Saurauia gjellerupii (also called Gjellerup'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 gjellerupii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia gjellerupii is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have five leaves.
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Saurauia gjellerupii 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 gjellerupii
Saurauia gjellerupii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Saurauia gjellerupii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia gjellerupii?
Saurauia gjellerupii
What is the common name of Saurauia gjellerupii?
Gjellerup's Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia gjellerupii?
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
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317254-1: Based on the initial data import