Saurauia palawanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palawanensis
ID:
500927
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 527 (1911 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500259
Common Names
- Saurauia
- Palawanensis Sauropus
- Palawanensis Mountain Apple
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Saurauia palawanensis (also called Palawan saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Actinidiaceae. It is a small tree, reaching a height of up to 8 m. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in primary and secondary forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m. It is also found in Thailand and Malaysia.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia palawanensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia palawanensis is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saurauia palawanensis is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady forests. It is native to the Philippines. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Saurauia palawanensis
Saurauia palawanensis can be found in the Philippines, specifically on the island of Palawan.
Saurauia palawanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia palawanensis?
Saurauia palawanensis
What is the common name of Saurauia palawanensis?
Palawan Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia palawanensis?
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,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317288-1: Based on the initial data import