Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
501623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 40 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500955

Common Names

  • Saurauia roxburghii
  • Roxburghii Saurauia
  • Roxburgh's Saurauia

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Synonyms

  • Ternstroemia serrata Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Saurauia micrantha Griff. [unknown]

Description

Saurauia roxburghii (also called 'Roxburgh's Saurauia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to a maximum of 3 m in height. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia roxburghii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia roxburghii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia roxburghii is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Saurauia roxburghii

Saurauia roxburghii is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Saurauia roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia roxburghii?

Saurauia roxburghii

What is the common name of Saurauia roxburghii?

Roxburghii saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia roxburghii?

Tropical forests

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,