Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
polyneura
ID:
1225829

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Liang & Y.S.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 49(2): 333 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225167

Common Names

  • Saurauia Polyneura
  • Saurauia Many
  • Saurauia Numerous

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Description

Saurauia polyneura (also called Polyneura Saurauia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia polyneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saurauia polyneura var. paucinervis (C.F.Liang & Y.S.Wang) J.Q.Li & Soejarto

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia polyneura is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, ellipsoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia polyneura is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Saurauia polyneura

Saurauia polyneura is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Saurauia polyneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia polyneura?

Saurauia polyneura

What is the common name of Saurauia polyneura?

Chinese Sauropus

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia polyneura?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-500434: Based on the initial data import
Yu Sheng Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Wang' in the authors string.
Chou Fen Liang (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Liang' in the authors string.