Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erratica
ID:
493549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Water

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Blumea 26: 35 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492881

Common Names

  • Erratica Sabia
  • Sabia erratica
  • Sabia Erratica

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Description

Sabia erratica (also called Errant 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 erratica 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

Flower: White, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabia erratica is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is done in early spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Sabia erratica

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

Sabia erratica FAQ

What is the common name of Sabia erratica?

Erratic sabia

What is the scientific name of Erratic sabia?

Sabia erratica

What type of plant is Sabia erratica?

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,