Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burmanica
ID:
493563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Water

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Blumea 26: 24 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492895

Common Names

  • Sabia burmanica
  • Burmese Sabia
  • Burmese Triggerplant

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Description

Sabia burmanica (also called Burmese Sabia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, often near streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Sabia burmanica is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sabia burmanica is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabia burmanica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Sabia burmanica

Sabia burmanica is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Sabia burmanica FAQ

What is the common name of Sabia burmanica?

Burmese sabia

What is the scientific name of Burmese sabia?

Sabia burmanica

What type of plant is Sabia burmanica?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Sabiaceae family

Meliosma lanceolata, Meliosma lepidota, Meliosma hirsuta, Meliosma itatiaiae, Meliosma irazuensis, Meliosma impressa, Meliosma idiopoda, Meliosma lindae, Meliosma echeverryana, Meliosma glossophylla, Meliosma herbertii, Meliosma grandifolia, Meliosma grandiflora, Meliosma glabrata, Meliosma gentryi, Meliosma caucana, Meliosma caldasii, Meliosma brenesii, Meliosma nesites, Meliosma nana, Meliosma meridensis, Meliosma aristeguietae, Meliosma andina, Meliosma abbreviata, Meliosma depressiva, Meliosma dentata, Meliosma cundinamarcensis, Meliosma corymbosa, Meliosma sarawakensis, Meliosma rufopilosa, Meliosma vasquezii, Meliosma recurvata, Meliosma trujilloi, Meliosma spathulata, Meliosma tenuis, Meliosma tachirensis, Meliosma sumatrana, Meliosma pardonii, Meliosma colletiana, Meliosma oppositifolia, Meliosma ochracea, Meliosma occidentalis, Meliosma oaxacana, Meliosma veitchiorum, Meliosma pittieriana, Meliosma venezuelensis, Meliosma novogranatensis, Meliosma petalodentata, Meliosma mexicana, Meliosma stellata,