Status:
valid
Authors:
Bamps
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 52: 486 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685837
Common Names
- Faroa malaissei
- Faroa Malaissei
- Faroa malaissei
Description
Faroa malaissei (also called 'Malaisse's Faroa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Faroa malaissei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faroa malaissei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have three, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faroa malaissei is a small, succulent, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Faroa malaissei
Faroa malaissei can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Faroa malaissei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faroa malaissei?
Faroa malaissei
What are the common names of Faroa malaissei?
Malaisse's faroa
What is the natural habitat of Faroa malaissei?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Faroa genus
Faroa acaulis,
Faroa acuminata,
Faroa affinis,
Faroa alata,
Faroa amara,
Faroa axillaris,
Faroa chalcophila,
Faroa corniculata,
Faroa duvigneaudii,
Faroa fanshawei,
Faroa graveolens,
Faroa hutchinsonii,
Faroa involucrata,
Faroa malaissei,
Faroa minutiflora,
Faroa pusilla,
Faroa richardsiae,
Faroa salutaris,
Faroa schaijesiorum,
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,