Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
686488

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 41: 266 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685821

Common Names

  • Faroa acuminata
  • Acuminata Faroa
  • Faroa

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Description

Faroa acuminata (also called pointed faroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Faroa acuminata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faroa acuminata has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faroa acuminata can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Faroa acuminata

Faroa acuminata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Faroa acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faroa acuminata?

Faroa acuminata

What are the common names of Faroa acuminata?

Acuminate faroa

What is the natural habitat of Faroa acuminata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367638-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.