Saurauia homotricha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homotricha
ID:
433848
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Pool
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8(3): 280. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433180
Common Names
- Saurauia Homotricha
- Homotricha Saurauia
- Saurauia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saurauia homotricha (also called White-flowered Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5-10 m tall and has a dense, upright habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are small, round, and red or yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia homotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saurauia homotricha are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saurauia homotricha is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Saurauia homotricha
Saurauia homotricha is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Saurauia homotricha FAQ
What type of soil does Saurauia homotricha need?
Saurauia homotricha needs well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Saurauia homotricha?
The ideal temperature for Saurauia homotricha is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Saurauia homotricha need?
Saurauia homotricha needs bright, indirect light.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2477191: Based on the initial data import
Amy Pool (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pool' in the authors string.