Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
506280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eichler) Sastre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 10: 507 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505612

Common Names

  • Sauvagesia guianensis
  • Guianese Sauvagesia
  • Guianese Olive

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Synonyms

  • Leitgebia gleasoniana Lasser [unknown]
  • Leitgebia guianensis Eichler [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia guianensis sipapoensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia guianensis guaiquinimensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia guianensis gleasoniana (Lasser) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia marahuacensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Sauvagesia guianensis guianensis [unknown]

Description

Sauvagesia guianensis (also called Guianan Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a small shrub, growing in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sauvagesia guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sauvagesia guianensis sub. araracuarensis (Sastre) Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauvagesia guianensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauvagesia guianensis is a tropical evergreen tree that can be cultivated in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Sauvagesia guianensis

Sauvagesia guianensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Guyana and Brazil.

Sauvagesia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia guianensis?

Sauvagesia guianensis

What is the common name of Sauvagesia guianensis?

Guianan Sauvagesia

What is the natural habitat of Sauvagesia guianensis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2602345: Based on the initial data import
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.