Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Candollea 2: 487 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840876
Common Names
- Cheirodendron fauriei
- Faurie's Cheirodendron
- Faurie Cheirodendron
Description
Cheirodendron fauriei (also called 'Faurie's Cheirodendron', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cheirodendron fauriei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cheirodendron fauriei has white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheirodendron fauriei is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Cheirodendron fauriei
Cheirodendron fauriei is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry to mesic forests at elevations of 500-2,000 m.
Cheirodendron fauriei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheirodendron fauriei?
Cheirodendron fauriei
What is the common name of Cheirodendron fauriei?
Fauriei
What is the native habitat of Cheirodendron fauriei?
Tropical rainforest in New Caledonia
Species in the Cheirodendron genus
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,