Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
501588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 211 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500920

Common Names

  • Saurauia tomentosa
  • Tomentose Saurauia
  • Tomentosa Saurauia

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Synonyms

  • Palaua tomentosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Apatelia tomentosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Saurauia tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
  • Saurauia ruiziana tomentosa (Kunth) Choisy [unknown]
  • Saurauia tomentosa chilleana Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia pruinosa R.E.Schult. [unknown]

Description

Saurauia tomentosa (also called Hairy Saurauia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland and hill forests, up to an elevation of about 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saurauia tomentosa var. sprucei (Sprague) Soejarto

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia tomentosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia tomentosa is a tropical shrub that can grow up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Saurauia tomentosa

Saurauia tomentosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Saurauia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia tomentosa?

Saurauia tomentosa

What is the common name of Saurauia tomentosa?

Tomentose saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia tomentosa?

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,