Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 114 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300147
Common Names
- Saldinia subacuminata
- Subacuminata Saldinia
- Saldinia
Synonyms
- Saldinia subacuminata strigosa Bremek. [valid]
- Saldinia subacuminata subacuminata [unknown]
Description
Saldinia subacuminata (also called 'Cinnamon Saldinia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a dense, spreading habit. It is native to South America, and can be found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small, cinnamon-colored fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Saldinia subacuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saldinia subacuminata is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saldinia subacuminata is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Saldinia subacuminata
Saldinia subacuminata is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Saldinia subacuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saldinia subacuminata?
Saldinia subacuminata
What is the family of Saldinia subacuminata?
Asteraceae
Where is Saldinia subacuminata native to?
South Africa
Species in the Saldinia genus
Saldinia acuminata,
Saldinia aegialodes,
Saldinia axillaris,
Saldinia boiviniana,
Saldinia bullata,
Saldinia coursiana,
Saldinia dasyclada,
Saldinia hirsuta,
Saldinia littoralis,
Saldinia longistipulata,
Saldinia mandracensis,
Saldinia myrtilloides,
Saldinia oblongifolia,
Saldinia obovatifolia,
Saldinia obtusata,
Saldinia pallida,
Saldinia phlebophylla,
Saldinia platyclada,
Saldinia proboscidea,
Saldinia pycnophylla,
Saldinia stenophylla,
Saldinia subacuminata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,