Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 1: 421 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271198
Common Names
- Saurauia Lanceolata
- Lance-leaved Saurauia
- Lanceolate Saurauia
Description
Saurauia lanceolata (also called Lance-Leaved Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in humid forests and can reach up to 5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia lanceolata is used as a food source for animals. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia lanceolata is small and white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia lanceolata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Saurauia lanceolata
Saurauia lanceolata is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Saurauia lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia lanceolata?
Saurauia lanceolata
What is the family of Saurauia lanceolata?
Actinidiaceae
What is the common name of Saurauia lanceolata?
Lance-leafed Saurauia
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,