Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn & Damas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Telopea 15: 10 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345333
Common Names
- Rufescent Saurauia
- Saurauia
- Saurauia Rufescens
Description
Saurauia rufescens (also called Red-flowered Saurauia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Saurauia rufescens is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia rufescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Saurauia rufescens are small, white, and have five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia rufescens is a tropical plant native to South America. It has large, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Saurauia rufescens
Saurauia rufescens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests.
Saurauia rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia rufescens?
Saurauia rufescens
What are the common names of Saurauia rufescens?
Rufescent saurauia
Where is Saurauia rufescens native to?
Central 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
Kipiro Q. Damas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Damas' in the authors string.