Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
prainiana
ID:
1221088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buscal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Malpighia 25: 248 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220426

Common Names

  • Saurauia prainiana
  • Prainiana Saurauia
  • Prainiana False-heather

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Description

Saurauia prainiana (also called Prain's Saurauia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 2 m. It has large, oval-shaped leaves with wavy margins and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia prainiana is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saurauia prainiana var. pastasana (Diels) Soejarto

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia prainiana is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia prainiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Saurauia prainiana

Saurauia prainiana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-500044: Based on the initial data import
Luigi Buscalioni (1863-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscal.' in the authors string.