Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
434537

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 507 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433869

Common Names

  • Saurauia Macrantha
  • Big-Flowered Saurauia
  • Big-Flowered-Big-Flowered Saurauia

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Description

Saurauia macrantha (also called Macranthous Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, often in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia macrantha has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia macrantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Saurauia macrantha

Saurauia macrantha can be found in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Saurauia macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia macrantha?

Saurauia macrantha

What type of plant is Saurauia macrantha?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia macrantha?

It is native to Thailand

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,