Francoa appendiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
692504
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat. 4: 237 (1801)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691837
Common Names
- Francoa appendiculata
- Appendiculata Francoa
- Francoa Appendiculata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Francoa appendiculata albida Kuntze [unknown]
- Francoa appendiculata violacea Kuntze [unknown]
- Francoa sonchifolia appendiculata (Cav.) Reiche [unknown]
- Francoa appendiculata appendiculata [unknown]
Description
Francoa appendiculata (also called Appendiculate Francoa, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Francoa appendiculata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber in the past. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Francoa appendiculata are small, yellowish-green and unisexual, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is a small, yellow-green, pear-shaped fig. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Francoa appendiculata is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Francoa appendiculata
Francoa appendiculata is native to the temperate forests of South America.
Francoa appendiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Francoa appendiculata?
Francoa appendiculata
What is the common name of Francoa appendiculata?
Appendaged Francoa
Where is Francoa appendiculata native to?
South America
Species in the Francoa genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2814017: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.