Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
493565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Backer ex H.Y.Chen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 3: 59 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492897

Common Names

  • Sabia javanica
  • Javanese Sabia
  • Javanese Triggerplant

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Synonyms

  • Meniscosta scandens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Meniscosta javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Sabia elliptica Miq. [unknown]

Description

Sabia javanica (also called Javanese 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 javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica

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

Sabia javanica FAQ

What is the common name of Sabia javanica?

Javanese sabia

What is the scientific name of Javanese sabia?

Sabia javanica

What type of plant is Sabia javanica?

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,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Hsiu Ying Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:776428-1: Based on the initial data import