Sauvagesia tafelbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tafelbergensis
ID:
1252433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 19: 700 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251771
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis (also called 'Tafelberg Sauvagesia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1m tall. It has white flowers and is found in wet forests and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sauvagesia tafelbergensis is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly.
Where to Find Sauvagesia tafelbergensis
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis can be found in Central and South America.
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia tafelbergensis?
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis
What is the common name of Sauvagesia tafelbergensis?
Tafelberg Sauvagesia
Where is Sauvagesia tafelbergensis native to?
Southern Mexico and Central 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50162533: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.