Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
686400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaneh. & Hatus.) Philipson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 420 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685733

Common Names

  • Faika villosa
  • Hairy Faika
  • Villose Faika

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Synonyms

  • Steganthera villosa Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]

Description

Faika villosa (also called hairy faika, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Faika villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faika villosa 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

Faika villosa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Faika villosa

Faika villosa can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Faika villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faika villosa?

Faika villosa

What is the common name of Faika villosa?

Villose Faika

What is the natural habitat of Faika villosa?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Faika genus

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2807569: Based on the initial data import
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.