Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
poilanei
ID:
505402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 144 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504734

Common Names

  • Sapria poilanei
  • Poilanei Sapria
  • Sapria

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Description

Sapria poilanei (also called Poilane's Sapria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rafflesiaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Vietnam and Laos. It grows in lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Sapria poilanei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sapria poilanei is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sapria poilanei is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Sapria poilanei

Sapria poilanei can be found in the tropical evergreen forests of India.

Sapria poilanei FAQ

What is the common name of Sapria poilanei?

Poilane's Sapria

What is the natural habitat of Sapria poilanei?

Rainforests in Southeast Asia

What type of soil does Sapria poilanei prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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,