Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Wong & Sugau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 8: 62 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685575
Common Names
- Floribunda Fagraea
- Floribunda Mahogany
- Floribunda Tree
Description
Fagraea floribunda (also called fragrant garland flower, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rough, grey bark and grows up to 10 m in height. The leaves are elliptic and the flowers are white. It grows in tropical forests and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fagraea floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fagraea floribunda is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, smooth, black capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagraea floribunda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Fagraea floribunda
Fagraea floribunda is native to China and can be found in the forests of the region.
Fagraea floribunda FAQ
What is the common name of Fagraea floribunda?
The common name of Fagraea floribunda is the Yellow-flowered Gonystylus
What is the natural habitat of Fagraea floribunda?
Fagraea floribunda is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia
What is the average height of Fagraea floribunda?
Fagraea floribunda typically grows to a height of 3-6 meters
Species in the Fagraea genus
Fagraea acutibracteata,
Fagraea annulata,
Fagraea auriculata,
Fagraea berteroana,
Fagraea blumei,
Fagraea bodenii,
Fagraea borneensis,
Fagraea carnosa,
Fagraea carstensensis,
Fagraea ceilanica,
Fagraea coromandelina,
Fagraea crassifolia,
Fagraea curtisii,
Fagraea dulitensis,
Fagraea epiphytica,
Fagraea euneura,
Fagraea eymae,
Fagraea fastigiata,
Fagraea floribunda,
Fagraea gardeniiflora,
Fagraea gardenioides,
Fagraea gitingensis,
Fagraea graciliflora,
Fagraea gracilipes,
Fagraea havilandii,
Fagraea iliasii,
Fagraea imperialis,
Fagraea involucrata,
Fagraea kalimantanensis,
Fagraea kinabaluensis,
Fagraea kuminii,
Fagraea litoralis,
Fagraea longiflora,
Fagraea longipetiolata,
Fagraea macroscypha,
Fagraea megalantha,
Fagraea oblonga,
Fagraea oreophila,
Fagraea plumeriiflora,
Fagraea pyriformis,
Fagraea rarissima,
Fagraea renae,
Fagraea resinosa,
Fagraea ridleyi,
Fagraea salticola,
Fagraea splendens,
Fagraea stonei,
Fagraea tacapala,
Fagraea ternatana,
Fagraea truncata,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.