Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 19 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500262
Common Names
- Saurauia
- Paniculigera Sauropus
- Paniculigera Mountain Apple
Description
Saurauia paniculigera (also called Panicled Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Philippines. It grows up to 10 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in lowland forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia paniculigera 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 flowers of Saurauia paniculigera are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia paniculigera is a shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Saurauia paniculigera
Saurauia paniculigera can be found in the Philippines, specifically on the island of Samar.
Saurauia paniculigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia paniculigera?
Saurauia paniculigera
What is the common name of Saurauia paniculigera?
Panicled Saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia paniculigera?
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,