Sauvagesia deficiens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deficiens
ID:
1264918
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 2: 194 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264256
Common Names
- Deficient Sauvagesia
- Deficient Wild Hydrangea
- Deficient Tree Hydrangea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauvagesia deficiens (also called Deficient Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvagesia deficiens is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauvagesia deficiens has small, yellow flowers with white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sauvagesia deficiens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well established.
Where to Find Sauvagesia deficiens
Sauvagesia deficiens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Sauvagesia deficiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia deficiens?
Sauvagesia deficiens
What is the common name of Sauvagesia deficiens?
Deficiens
What is the natural habitat of Sauvagesia deficiens?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sauvagesia genus
Sauvagesia imthurniana, Sauvagesia guianensis, Sauvagesia fruticosa, Sauvagesia longipes, Sauvagesia oliveirae, Sauvagesia nitida, Sauvagesia longifolia, Sauvagesia linearifolia, Sauvagesia lanceolata, Sauvagesia angustifolia, Sauvagesia amoena, Sauvagesia falcisepala, Sauvagesia africana, Sauvagesia calophylla, Sauvagesia aliciae, Sauvagesia erioclada, Sauvagesia ericoides, Sauvagesia erecta, Sauvagesia elata, Sauvagesia deflexifolia, Sauvagesia pulchella, Sauvagesia sprengelii, Sauvagesia semicylindrifolia, Sauvagesia rubiginosa, Sauvagesia roraimensis, Sauvagesia ribeiroi, Sauvagesia ramosissima, Sauvagesia ramosa, Sauvagesia racemosa, Sauvagesia tenella, Sauvagesia nudicaulis, Sauvagesia paniculata, Sauvagesia cryptothallis, Sauvagesia lagevianae, Sauvagesia insignis, Sauvagesia paucielata, Sauvagesia brevipetala, Sauvagesia tafelbergensis, Sauvagesia capillaris, Sauvagesia deficiens, Sauvagesia elegantissima, Sauvagesia glandulosa, Sauvagesia serrata, Sauvagesia vellozii, Sauvagesia laciniata, Sauvagesia rhodoleuca, Sauvagesia paganuccii, Sauvagesia setulosa, Sauvagesia spicata, Sauvagesia insolita,
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228211-2: Based on the initial data import