Sauvagesia lagevianae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagevianae
ID:
750819
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.B.O.S.Cardoso
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 151 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750152
Common Names
- Sauvagesia lagevianae
- Lagevian's Sauvagesia
- Lagevian's Sauvagesia
Searching for Sauvagesia lagevianae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sauvagesia lagevianae (also called 'Lagevian's Sauvagesia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has white and pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvagesia lagevianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauvagesia lagevianae has white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.
Searching for Sauvagesia lagevianae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sauvagesia lagevianae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Sauvagesia lagevianae
Sauvagesia lagevianae can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, from Colombia to Peru.
Sauvagesia lagevianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia lagevianae?
Sauvagesia lagevianae
What is the common name of Sauvagesia lagevianae?
Lagevian's Sauvagesia
What is the natural habitat of Sauvagesia lagevianae?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and 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
Domingos Benício Oliveira Silva Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.O.S.Cardoso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77115269-1: Based on the initial data import