Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) M.C.E.Amaral
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 2 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281903
Description
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca (also called Rhodoleucous Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Sauvagesia rhodoleuca
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia rhodoleuca?
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca
What type of plant is Sauvagesia rhodoleuca?
Herb
Where is Sauvagesia rhodoleuca native to?
North America
Species in the Sauvagesia genus
Sauvagesia imthurniana,
Sauvagesia guianensis,
Sauvagesia fruticosa,
Sauvagesia longipes,
Sauvagesia oliveirae,
Sauvagesia nitida,
Sauvagesia longifolia,
Sauvagesia linearifolia,
Sauvagesia lanceolata,
Sauvagesia angustifolia,
Sauvagesia amoena,
Sauvagesia falcisepala,
Sauvagesia africana,
Sauvagesia calophylla,
Sauvagesia aliciae,
Sauvagesia erioclada,
Sauvagesia ericoides,
Sauvagesia erecta,
Sauvagesia elata,
Sauvagesia deflexifolia,
Sauvagesia pulchella,
Sauvagesia sprengelii,
Sauvagesia semicylindrifolia,
Sauvagesia rubiginosa,
Sauvagesia roraimensis,
Sauvagesia ribeiroi,
Sauvagesia ramosissima,
Sauvagesia ramosa,
Sauvagesia racemosa,
Sauvagesia tenella,
Sauvagesia nudicaulis,
Sauvagesia paniculata,
Sauvagesia cryptothallis,
Sauvagesia lagevianae,
Sauvagesia insignis,
Sauvagesia paucielata,
Sauvagesia brevipetala,
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis,
Sauvagesia capillaris,
Sauvagesia deficiens,
Sauvagesia elegantissima,
Sauvagesia glandulosa,
Sauvagesia serrata,
Sauvagesia vellozii,
Sauvagesia laciniata,
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca,
Sauvagesia paganuccii,
Sauvagesia setulosa,
Sauvagesia spicata,
Sauvagesia insolita,
Species in the Ochnaceae family