Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Australas. J. Pharm. 1: 323 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685731
Common Names
- Fagraea woodiana
- Wood's Ebony
- Wood's Fagraea
Description
Fagraea woodiana (also called Wood's garland flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub with white flowers that are fragrant. It is native to the Society Islands in French Polynesia and is found in coastal and lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Fagraea woodiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fagraea woodiana are white and tubular in shape, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagraea woodiana 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 woodiana
Fagraea woodiana can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Fagraea woodiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagraea woodiana?
Fagraea woodiana
What is the common name of Fagraea woodiana?
Woodiana Fagraea
What is the natural habitat of Fagraea woodiana?
Tropical rainforest
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,