Saurauia ilicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
494266
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 3: 1376 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493598
Common Names
- Saurauia Ilicifolia
- Ilicifolia Pitcher Plant
- Ilicifolia Sarracenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saurauia ilicifolia (also called Holly-leaved Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. It has alternate, pinnate leaves and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saurauia ilicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saurauia ilicifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Saurauia ilicifolia
Saurauia ilicifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and dry deciduous forests.
Saurauia ilicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia ilicifolia?
Saurauia ilicifolia
What is the common name of Saurauia ilicifolia?
Holly-leaved Saurauia
What is the family of Saurauia ilicifolia?
Actinidiaceae
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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900898-1: Based on the initial data import