Status:
valid
Authors:
Leenh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Blumea 27: 209 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685586
Common Names
- Graciliflora Fagraea
- Graciliflora Mahogany
- Graciliflora Tree
Description
Fagraea graciliflora (also called slender 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 graciliflora 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 graciliflora 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 graciliflora 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 graciliflora
Fagraea graciliflora is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Fagraea graciliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagraea graciliflora?
Fagraea graciliflora
What is the natural habitat of Fagraea graciliflora?
Fagraea graciliflora is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
What is the size of Fagraea graciliflora?
Fagraea graciliflora is a small tree, growing up to 15 meters in height.
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,