Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 54 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300001
Common Names
- Sagotia racemosa
- Racemosa Sagotia
- Racemose Sagotia
Synonyms
- Sagotia racemosa ligularis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Sagotia racemosa macrocarpa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Sagotia racemosa microsepala Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Sagotia tafelbergii Croizat [unknown]
- Dasynema surinamensis Endl. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Sagotia racemosa (also called Racemose Sagotia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sagotia racemosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food coloring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sagotia racemosa has white, star-shaped flowers with four petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sagotia racemosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Sagotia racemosa
Sagotia racemosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sagotia racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagotia racemosa?
Sagotia racemosa
What are the common names of Sagotia racemosa?
Racemose Sagotia
What is the natural habitat of Sagotia racemosa?
Sagotia racemosa is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests of Central and South America
Species in the Sagotia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,