Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pustulata
ID:
1222716

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Hunter

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 53: 63 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222054

Common Names

  • Saurauia pustulata
  • Pustulate Saurauia
  • Pustulate Wild-currant

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Description

Saurauia pustulata (also called Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Actinidiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in rainforests and other humid habitats. It has a stem up to 2 m in length and bears white or yellowish flowers. The flowers have five petals and are up to 2 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia pustulata is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia pustulata has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia pustulata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Saurauia pustulata

Saurauia pustulata is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Saurauia pustulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia pustulata?

Saurauia pustulata

What is the common name of Saurauia pustulata?

Pustulata

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia pustulata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-500162: Based on the initial data import
Gordon Eugene Hunter (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Hunter' in the authors string.