Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
1220974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip ex Soejarto

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 22: 268 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220312

Common Names

  • Saurauia Mexiae
  • Mexia's Saurauia
  • Mexia's Mountain Grape

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Description

Saurauia mexiae (also called Mexican sauco, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia mexiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saurauia mexiae are white, bell-shaped and arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Saurauia mexiae

Saurauia mexiae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Saurauia mexiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia mexiae?

Saurauia mexiae

What is the common name of Saurauia mexiae?

Mexia's Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia mexiae?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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 tro-500038: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Djaja Djendoel Soejarto (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejarto' in the authors string.