Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
napaulensis
ID:
1225207

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 1: 421 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224545

Common Names

  • Saurauia napaulensis
  • Napaulensis Saurauia
  • Saurauia Napaulensis

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Description

Saurauia napaulensis (also called Nepalese Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to Nepal and India. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia napaulensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia napaulensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia napaulensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Saurauia napaulensis

Saurauia napaulensis is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

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,