Status:
valid
Authors:
Tirveng. & Sastre
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Biogeographica 73: 89 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967405
Common Names
- Fosbergia alleizettii
- Alleizettii Fosbergia
- Alleizett's Fosbergia
Description
Fosbergia alleizettii (also called Alleizette's Fosbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Fosbergia alleizettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is also known for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosbergia alleizettii has yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fosbergia alleizettii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall.
Where to Find Fosbergia alleizettii
Fosbergia alleizettii can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Species in the Fosbergia 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,