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
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.
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,