Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 146 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691441
Common Names
- Forchhammeria purpusii
- Purpus's Forchhammeria
- Forchhammeria
Description
Fockea angustifolia (also called Fockea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fockea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fockea angustifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fockea angustifolia is an evergreen, perennial, succulent vine that grows up to 3 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Fockea angustifolia
Fockea angustifolia is native to tropical Africa.
Fockea angustifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Fockea angustifolia?
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What is the natural habitat of Fockea angustifolia?
It is native to the tropical regions of South America
What are the characteristics of Fockea angustifolia?
It is a small shrub with small, white flowers and a dense, spreading crown.
Species in the Fockea genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,