Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pyriformis
ID:
686338

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 63(Suppl.): 70 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685671

Common Names

  • Fagraea pyriformis
  • Pear-shaped Fagraea
  • Fagraea

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Description

Fagraea pyriformis (also called Pear-shaped teak, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, where it is found in lowland forests and secondary forests at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Fagraea pyriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fagraea pyriformis is white, with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea pyriformis is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and will germinate in 4-6 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the fall.

Where to Find Fagraea pyriformis

Fagraea pyriformis is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is found in moist, lowland forests.

Fagraea pyriformis FAQ

What is the common name of Fagraea pyriformis?

The common name of Fagraea pyriformis is the Pear-shaped Gonystylus

What is the natural habitat of Fagraea pyriformis?

Fagraea pyriformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia

What is the average height of Fagraea pyriformis?

Fagraea pyriformis 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,

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