Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
salticola
ID:
686359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leenh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 32: 429 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685692

Common Names

  • Salticola Fagraea
  • Salticola Mahogany
  • Salticola Tree

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Description

Fagraea salticola (also called Salt-tolerant 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 salticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fagraea salticola is white, with a tubular corolla and 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, blackish-brown drupe. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea salticola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Fagraea salticola

Fagraea salticola can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Fagraea salticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fagraea salticola?

Fagraea salticola

What are the common names of Fagraea salticola?

Jumping garland flower

What is the natural habitat of Fagraea salticola?

Tropical rainforests

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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