Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
493540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 370 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492872

Common Names

  • Pauciflora Sabia
  • Sabia pauciflora
  • Sabia Pauciflora

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Synonyms

  • Sabia reticulata Elmer [unknown]
  • Sabia papuana Warb. [unknown]

Description

Sabia pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora

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

Sabia pauciflora FAQ

What is the common name of Sabia pauciflora?

Few-flowered sabia

What is the scientific name of Few-flowered sabia?

Sabia pauciflora

What type of plant is Sabia pauciflora?

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,