Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
1332879

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

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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.

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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

Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Kipiro Q. Damas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Damas' in the authors string.