Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Mez
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 183 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269721
Common Names
- Griffithii Sadiria
- Griffithii Locoweed
- Griffithii Milkvetch
Description
Sadiria griffithii (also called the Griffith's Sadiria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It has a slender stem, with a crown of small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sadiria griffithii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, anemia, and other ailments. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sadiria griffithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sadiria griffithii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers sunny, dry conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings or by collecting and sowing the seeds.
Where to Find Sadiria griffithii
Sadiria griffithii is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Sadiria griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sadiria griffithii?
Sadiria griffithii
What is the common name of Sadiria griffithii?
Griffith's Sadiria
What is the natural habitat of Sadiria griffithii?
Dry, rocky areas
Species in the Sadiria genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,