Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & S.Nowak
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 300: 1837 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340642
Common Names
- Aa figueroi
- Figueroi Aa
- Figueroi
Description
Aa figueroi (also called 'Figuero's Aa', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Spain. It has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and is often found in shady, moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aa figueroi is a flowering plant species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aa figueroi is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aa figueroi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Aa figueroi
Aa figueroi can be found in the Sierra de Gredos, Spain.
Aa figueroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aa figueroi?
Aa figueroi
What is the common name of Aa figueroi?
Aa figueroi
What is the natural habitat of Aa figueroi?
Dry forests of Mexico
Species in the Aa genus
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,