Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
691635

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 671 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690968



Common Names

  • Filetia Scortechinii
  • Scortechinii Fig
  • Scortechin's Fig


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Description

Filetia scortechinii (also called Scortechini's Filetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Filetia scortechinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical regions. The wood of this tree is used for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Filetia scortechinii are small and white, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filetia scortechinii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Filetia scortechinii

Filetia scortechinii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Filetia scortechinii FAQ

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Filetia scortechinii

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Scortechini's Filetia

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Asteraceae

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.