Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ram
ID:
505389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bänziger & B.Hansen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Bull. Siam Soc. 45: 157 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504721

Common Names

  • Sapria ram
  • Ram Sapria
  • Sapria

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Description

Sapria ram (also called Sapria ram, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It has small, white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sapria ram is a popular ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sapria ram has yellow flowers with five petals and a central lobe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sapria ram is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Sapria ram

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

Sapria ram FAQ

What is the common name of Sapria ram?

Ram's Sapria

What is the natural habitat of Sapria ram?

Rainforests in Southeast Asia

What type of soil does Sapria ram 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,

References

Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
Hans Bänziger (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bänziger' in the authors string.