Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
967673

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 344 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967011

Common Names

  • Virgata Feretia
  • Virgata False-Foxglove
  • Feretia virgata

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Description

Feretia virgata (also called Virgate Feretia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Feretia virgata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Feretia virgata has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Feretia virgata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Feretia virgata

Feretia virgata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry and hot climates.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84377: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.