Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana & Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 18: 267 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501379
Common Names
- Saurauia laevigata
- Smooth Saurauia
- Smooth Saurauia
Synonyms
- Saurauia zetekiana Standl. [unknown]
- Saurauia pseudopittieri Buscal. & Buscal. [unknown]
- Saurauia smithiana Buscal. [unknown]
- Saurauia herbert-smithii Rusby [unknown]
Description
Saurauia laevigata (also called 'Smooth Sauropus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its bright yellow flowers make it a popular choice for landscaping. The leaves of this plant can also be used to make a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saurauia laevigata are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia laevigata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Saurauia laevigata
Saurauia laevigata is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Saurauia laevigata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia laevigata?
Saurauia laevigata
What is the common name of Saurauia laevigata?
Smooth Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia laevigata?
Tropical rainforests
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,