Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
504880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Brongn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Fam. Rhamn. : 53 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504212

Common Names

  • Sageretia elegans
  • Elegant Bird Plum
  • Elegant Bamboo

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus spicata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus elegans Kunth [unknown]
  • Sageretia salamensis Loes. [unknown]
  • Gouania lehmannii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Sageretia lehmannii Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Sageretia elegans (also called Sageretia elegans, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sageretia elegans is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sageretia elegans is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sageretia elegans is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sageretia elegans

Sageretia elegans can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Sageretia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sageretia elegans?

Sageretia elegans

What is the common name of Sageretia elegans?

Elegant Sageretia

Where is Sageretia elegans found?

It is found in tropical Asia

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2600196: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.