Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
436098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 93 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435430

Common Names

  • Sageraea thwaitesii
  • Thwaitesii Sageraea
  • Thwaite's Sageraea

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Description

Sageraea thwaitesii (also called Thwaite's Sageraea, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny, arching leaves. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and usually grows in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Sageraea thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sageraea thwaitesii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sageraea thwaitesii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Sageraea thwaitesii

Sageraea thwaitesii is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the central highlands.

Sageraea thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sageraea thwaitesii?

Sageraea thwaitesii

What is the common name of Sageraea thwaitesii?

Thwaites' sageraea

What is the natural habitat of Sageraea thwaitesii?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75139-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.