Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
1322095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Callm. & Buerki

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 333 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334549

Common Names

  • Benstonea Foetida
  • Foetida Benstonea
  • Benstonea

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Description

Benstonea foetida (also called 'Fetid False Foxglove', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing white or pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Benstonea foetida is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benstonea foetida has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are short and slender with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benstonea foetida is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Benstonea foetida

Benstonea foetida is found in the tropical forests of Thailand.

Benstonea foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benstonea foetida?

Benstonea foetida

What is the common name of Benstonea foetida?

Foetida Benstonea

Where is Benstonea foetida found?

Benstonea foetida is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Benstonea genus

Benstonea dumetorum, Benstonea epiphytica, Benstonea microglottis, Benstonea ornithocephala, Benstonea platystigma, Benstonea saint-johnii, Benstonea sobolifera, Benstonea adinobotrys, Benstonea affinis, Benstonea alticola, Benstonea ashtonii, Benstonea atrocarpa, Benstonea beccata, Benstonea biplicata, Benstonea brevistylis, Benstonea brunigii, Benstonea calcinacta, Benstonea celebica, Benstonea copelandii, Benstonea ellipsoidea, Benstonea elostigma, Benstonea foetida, Benstonea gibbsiana, Benstonea glaucophylla, Benstonea herbacea, Benstonea humilis, Benstonea inquilina, Benstonea korthalsii, Benstonea kurzii, Benstonea lauterbachii, Benstonea lepatophila, Benstonea monticola, Benstonea nana, Benstonea pachyphylla, Benstonea parva, Benstonea pectinata, Benstonea permicron, Benstonea pilaris, Benstonea pseudosyncarpa, Benstonea pumila, Benstonea rupestris, Benstonea rustica, Benstonea setistyla, Benstonea stenocarpa, Benstonea sylvatica, Benstonea thomissophylla, Benstonea thurstonii, Benstonea thwaitesii, Benstonea tunicata, Benstonea undulifolia,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.