Status:
valid
Authors:
Pusalkar & D.K.Singh
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 49 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745932
Common Names
- Sageretia santapaui
- Santapaui Sageretia
- Santapaui
Description
Sageretia santapaui (also called Santapau's Sageretia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats. It has pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sageretia santapaui is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Sageretia santapaui has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sageretia santapaui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Sageretia santapaui
Sageretia santapaui can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Sageretia santapaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sageretia santapaui?
Sageretia santapaui
What is the common name of Sageretia santapaui?
Santapau's Sageretia
Where is Sageretia santapaui native to?
India
Species in the Sageretia genus
Sageretia wallichii,
Sageretia parviflora,
Sageretia cordifolia,
Sageretia coimbatorensis,
Sageretia elegans,
Sageretia kishtwarensis,
Sageretia mexicana,
Sageretia latifolia,
Sageretia kashmirensis,
Sageretia devendrae,
Sageretia santapaui,
Sageretia minutiflora,
Sageretia wrightii,
Sageretia thea,
Sageretia randaiensis,
Sageretia horrida,
Sageretia pycnophylla,
Sageretia paucicostata,
Sageretia lucida,
Sageretia gracilis,
Sageretia camellifolia,
Sageretia brandrethiana,
Sageretia rugosa,
Sageretia omeiensis,
Sageretia laxiflora,
Sageretia hamosa,
Sageretia melliana,
Sageretia subcaudata,
Sageretia henryi,
Sageretia yunlongensis,
Sageretia lijiangensis,
Sageretia yilinii,
Sageretia gongshanensis,
Sageretia pedicellata,
Sageretia filiformis,
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,