Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1134128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 198 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133466

Common Names

  • Sabia coriacea
  • Leathery Sabia
  • Coriaceous Sabia

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Description

Sabia coriacea (also called Leathery Sabia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sabia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is said to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a traditional medicine in some parts of India.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sabia coriacea is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabia coriacea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Sabia coriacea

Sabia coriacea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28200232: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.