Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
1316947

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gangop.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 15: 79 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329401

Common Names

  • Saprosma beddomei
  • Beddomei Saprosma
  • Beddome Saprosma

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Description

Saprosma beddomei (also called Beddome's Saprosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has elliptic-shaped leaves, and its flowers are white with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Saprosma beddomei is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saprosma beddomei has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saprosma beddomei is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a location with partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plant regularly.

Where to Find Saprosma beddomei

Saprosma beddomei is native to India. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Saprosma beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Saprosma beddomei

What type of plant is this?

Tropical herb

Where does this plant grow?

Tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Saprosma genus

Saprosma anisophylla, Saprosma annamensis, Saprosma arborea, Saprosma axilliflora, Saprosma borneensis, Saprosma brassii, Saprosma brunnea, Saprosma chevalieri, Saprosma cochinchinensis, Saprosma consimile, Saprosma corymbosa, Saprosma crassipes, Saprosma dispar, Saprosma distans, Saprosma foetens, Saprosma fragrans, Saprosma fruticosa, Saprosma glomeratum, Saprosma glomerulata, Saprosma gracilis, Saprosma hainanensis, Saprosma henryi, Saprosma hirsuta, Saprosma inaequilonga, Saprosma kraussii, Saprosma latifolia, Saprosma longicalyx, Saprosma longifolia, Saprosma membranacea, Saprosma parvifolia, Saprosma philippinense, Saprosma pubescens, Saprosma saxicola, Saprosma scabridum, Saprosma scortechinii, Saprosma sogerensis, Saprosma spathulata, Saprosma subrepanda, Saprosma syzygiifolia, Saprosma ternatum, Saprosma urophylla, Saprosma verrucosa, Saprosma elegans, Saprosma ternata, Saprosma philippinensis, Saprosma beddomei, Saprosma consimilis,

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,

References

Mohan Gangopadhyay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gangop.' in the authors string.