Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
1335979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 124 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348433

Common Names

  • Saurauia subcordata
  • Subcordata Saurauia
  • Saurauia Saurauia

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Description

Saurauia subcordata (also called Subcordate Saurauia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia subcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saurauia subcordata has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia subcordata is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Saurauia subcordata

Saurauia subcordata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Amazon Basin.

Saurauia subcordata FAQ

What is the common name of Saurauia subcordata?

Subcordate Saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia subcordata?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Saurauia subcordata?

Saurauia subcordata

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

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829431-1: Based on the initial data import