Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
plurilocularis
ID:
433874

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.White & W.D.Francis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 38: 244 (1926 publ. 1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433206

Common Names

  • Saurauia plurilocularis
  • Plurilocularis Sauropus
  • Plurilocularis Bush

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Description

Saurauia plurilocularis (also called Many-celled Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 5-10 m tall and has a dense, upright habit. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white and the fruits are small, round, and red or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia plurilocularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia plurilocularis is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia plurilocularis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Saurauia plurilocularis

Saurauia plurilocularis is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Saurauia plurilocularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia plurilocularis?

Saurauia plurilocularis

What is the family of Saurauia plurilocularis?

Actinidiaceae

What is the common name of Saurauia plurilocularis?

Many-celled saurauia

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

Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
William D. Francis (1889-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Francis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56995-1: Based on the initial data import