Flagenium farafanganense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruhsam & A.P.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 155: 560 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835621
Common Names
- Flagenium farafanganense
- Farafanganense Flagenium
- Farafanganense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flagenium farafanganense (also called Farafangan Flagenium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in humid montane forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Flagenium farafanganense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flagenium farafanganense has yellow flowers with white centers, small, black, round seeds, and small, light green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flagenium farafanganense is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Central and South America. It is a warm-growing species that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Flagenium farafanganense
Flagenium farafanganense is native to the rainforests of Madagascar.
Flagenium farafanganense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flagenium farafanganense?
Flagenium farafanganense
What are the common names of Flagenium farafanganense?
Farafangan Coral-root
What is the natural habitat of Flagenium farafanganense?
Moist woods, bogs, and marshes
Species in the Flagenium genus
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-372858: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.