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Salacia elliptica (Salacia elliptica)

Salacia elliptica is a shrub native to Brazil, appreciated for its foliage and small flowers. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of potting soil and perlite or sand is suitable.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Can tolerate some direct sun.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. A mix of potting soil and perlite or sand is suitable.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.

Avoid temperatures below 10 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1.5-2.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Anthodon ellipticum Mart.
Anthodon glomeratum Mart.
Pyramidostylium parviflorum Mart. ex Peyr.
Raddia elliptica (Mart.) Miers
Raddia fasciculata Miers
Raddia firmifolia Miers
Raddia glomerata Miers
Raddia lacunosa Miers
Raddia oblongifolia Miers
Rheedia rogaguensis Rusby
Salacia amygdalina Peyr.
Salacia brasiliensis G.Don
Salacia duckei A.C.Sm.
Salacia erythroxyloides A.St.-Hil.
Salacia glomerata (Mart.) G.Don
Salacia guianensis Klotzsch ex Peyr.
Salacia induta Rizzini
Salacia lacunosa Peyr.
Salacia obtusifolia Cambess.
Tonsella brasiliensis Spreng.
Tonsella elliptica (Mart.) Spreng.
Tonsella glomerata (Mart.) Spreng.
Tontelea brasiliensis Spreng.
Tontelea elliptica (Mart.) Spreng.
Tontelea erythroxyloides Endl. ex Walp.
Tontelea glomerata Spreng.
Tontelea oblongifolia Spreng.
Tontelea obtusifolia Endl.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCelastrales
  • familyCelastraceae
  • genusSalacia
  • speciesSalacia elliptica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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