Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetens
ID:
303750

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 122 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303082

Common Names

  • Saprosma Foetens
  • Foetens Saprosma
  • Stinking Saprosma

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Synonyms

  • Lasianthus foetens Wight [valid]
  • Mephitidia foetens Walp. [valid]
  • Saprosma wightii Bedd. [illegitimate]
  • Serissa wightii Bedd. [illegitimate]
  • Dysodidendron wightii Gardner [illegitimate]

Description

Saprosma foetens (also called 'stinking saprosma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in lowland rainforests and open woodlands. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are small and yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Saprosma foetens is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saprosma foetens sub. ceylanica (Gardner) M.Gangop. & Chakrab.
Saprosma foetens sub. foetens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saprosma foetens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saprosma foetens is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Saprosma foetens

Saprosma foetens is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Saprosma foetens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saprosma foetens?

Saprosma foetens

What is the family of Saprosma foetens?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Saprosma foetens?

Stinking Saprosma

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