Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rarissima
ID:
686344

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong & Sugau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 8: 82 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685677

Common Names

  • Fagraea rarissima
  • Very Rare Fagraea
  • Fagraea

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Description

Fagraea rarissima (also called Rare 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 rarissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fagraea rarissima are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea rarissima is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sheltered, sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Fagraea rarissima

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

Fagraea rarissima FAQ

What is the common name of Fagraea rarissima?

The common name of Fagraea rarissima is the Rare Gonystylus

What is the natural habitat of Fagraea rarissima?

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

What is the average height of Fagraea rarissima?

Fagraea rarissima 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

Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991583-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.