Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fugax
ID:
525750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Noë) Speta

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 103: 35 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525082

Common Names

  • Albraunia Fugax
  • Fugax Albraunia
  • Fugax Albraunia Tree

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Description

Albraunia fugax (also called Fugax Albraunia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 1-2 m in height and has a spread of 1-2 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in dry and moist forests, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Albraunia fugax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albraunia fugax is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albraunia fugax is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Albraunia fugax

Albraunia fugax is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Albraunia fugax FAQ

What is the common name of Albraunia fugax?

Fugax Albraunia

What is the natural habitat of Albraunia fugax?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Albraunia fugax?

Up to 15 m

Species in the Albraunia genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Noë (1798-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noë' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909933-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].