Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 1: 420 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500906
Common Names
- Saurauia villosa
- Hairy Saurauia
- Hairy Tree
Synonyms
- Obelanthera melastomacea Turcz. [unknown]
- Saurauia speluncicola R.E.Schult. [unknown]
- Leucothea villosa Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
- Saurauia pseudopeduncularis Buscal. [unknown]
- Saurauia obelanthera Turcz. [unknown]
- Saurauia lindenii Regel [unknown]
- Davya villosa Moc. & Sessé [unknown]
- Saurauia villosa hahnii Buscal. [unknown]
- Saurauia macrophylla Linden [unknown]
- Saurauia melastomacea (Turcz.) G.E.Hunter [unknown]
Description
Saurauia villosa (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 villosa 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saurauia villosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saurauia villosa is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Saurauia villosa
Saurauia villosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Saurauia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saurauia villosa?
Saurauia villosa
What is the common name of Saurauia villosa?
Mountain saurauia
What is the natural habitat of Saurauia villosa?
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,