Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
himalayana
ID:
1129765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 217 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129103

Common Names

  • Sapria Himalayana
  • Himalayan Sapria
  • Sapria Himalayana

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Description

Sapria himalayana (also called Himalayan Sapria, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South Asia. It typically grows in moist woodlands and in shady areas. It has a single, leathery, oval-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sapria himalayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sapria himalayana for. albovinosa Bänziger & B.Hansen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sapria himalayana is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Where to Find Sapria himalayana

Sapria himalayana can be found in moist woods and meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Sapria genus

Species in the Rafflesiaceae family

Rafflesia azlanii, Rafflesia speciosa, Rafflesia baletei, Rafflesia lagascae, Rafflesia bengkuluensis, Rafflesia lobata, Rafflesia mira, Rafflesia leonardi, Rafflesia arnoldii, Rafflesia borneensis, Rafflesia cantleyi, Rafflesia ciliata, Rafflesia gadutensis, Rafflesia hasseltii, Rafflesia horsfieldii, Rafflesia keithii, Rafflesia kerrii, Rafflesia manillana, Rafflesia micropylora, Rafflesia philippensis, Rafflesia pricei, Rafflesia rochussenii, Rafflesia schadenbergiana, Rafflesia tengku-adlinii, Rafflesia tuan-mudae, Rafflesia witkampi, Rafflesia zollingeriana, Rafflesia aurantia, Rafflesia verrucosa, Rafflesia meijeri, Rafflesia lawangensis, Rafflesia su-meiae, Rafflesia sharifah-hapsahiae, Rafflesia consueloae, Rafflesia parvimaculata, Rhizanthes lowii, Rhizanthes deceptor, Rhizanthes infanticida, Rhizanthes zippelii, Sapria ram, Sapria poilanei, Sapria himalayana,

References