Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
fraterculus
ID:
1268879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vink

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 183 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268217

Common Names

  • Zygogynum Fraterculus
  • Zygogynum
  • Fraterculus

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Description

Zygogynum fraterculus (also called false kamani, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is native to the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree growing to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Zygogynum fraterculus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygogynum fraterculus is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygogynum fraterculus is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Zygogynum fraterculus

Zygogynum fraterculus is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.

Zygogynum fraterculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygogynum fraterculus?

Zygogynum fraterculus

What is the common name of Zygogynum fraterculus?

Brotherly zygogynum

What is the natural habitat of Zygogynum fraterculus?

It is native to India, Nepal, and China.

Species in the Zygogynum genus

Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum, Zygogynum oligocarpum, Zygogynum oligostigma, Zygogynum pachyanthum, Zygogynum longifolium, Zygogynum polyneurum, Zygogynum queenslandianum, Zygogynum argenteum, Zygogynum bullatum, Zygogynum calophyllum, Zygogynum calothyrsum, Zygogynum clemensiae, Zygogynum mackeei, Zygogynum cristatum, Zygogynum cruminatum, Zygogynum howeanum, Zygogynum vinkii, Zygogynum sororium, Zygogynum sylvestre, Zygogynum tanyostigma, Zygogynum tieghemii, Zygogynum umbellatum, Zygogynum semecarpoides, Zygogynum archboldianum, Zygogynum acsmithii, Zygogynum pomiferum, Zygogynum baillonii, Zygogynum bicolor, Zygogynum vieillardii, Zygogynum pancheri, Zygogynum crassifolium, Zygogynum schlechteri, Zygogynum amplexicaule, Zygogynum comptonii, Zygogynum pauciflorum, Zygogynum stipitatum, Zygogynum fraterculus, Zygogynum haplopus, Zygogynum whitmoreanum, Zygogynum bosavicum, Zygogynum cyclopensis, Zygogynum ledermannii, Zygogynum schramii, Zygogynum staufferianum,

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,