Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) Kessler
Source:
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Prov. Checkl. Asiat.-Austral. Annonaceae : 32 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031830
Description
Fissistigma affine (also called Affine Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia, and is found in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Fissistigma affine is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissistigma affine has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissistigma affine is a small tree native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The tree should be fertilized regularly and pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Fissistigma affine
Fissistigma affine can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Fissistigma affine FAQ
What is the common name of Fissistigma affine?
Affine Fissistigma
What is the natural habitat of Fissistigma affine?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the scientific classification of Fissistigma affine?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Magnoliales, Family: Annonaceae, Genus: Fissistigma, Species: F. affine
Species in the Fissistigma genus
Fissistigma acuminatissimum,
Fissistigma balansae,
Fissistigma bicolor,
Fissistigma cavaleriei,
Fissistigma chloroneuron,
Fissistigma chrysosericeum,
Fissistigma cinerascens,
Fissistigma cupreonitens,
Fissistigma ellipticum,
Fissistigma elmeri,
Fissistigma fulgens,
Fissistigma glaucescens,
Fissistigma hypoglaucum,
Fissistigma kinabaluense,
Fissistigma kingii,
Fissistigma kwangsiense,
Fissistigma lanuginosum,
Fissistigma latifolium,
Fissistigma litseifolium,
Fissistigma longipes,
Fissistigma longipetalum,
Fissistigma maclurei,
Fissistigma manubriatum,
Fissistigma oblongum,
Fissistigma oldhamii,
Fissistigma ovoideum,
Fissistigma pallens,
Fissistigma paniculatum,
Fissistigma poilanei,
Fissistigma polyanthoides,
Fissistigma polyanthum,
Fissistigma retusum,
Fissistigma rubiginosum,
Fissistigma rufinerve,
Fissistigma rugosum,
Fissistigma santapaui,
Fissistigma scandens,
Fissistigma shangtzeense,
Fissistigma sumatrana,
Fissistigma taynguyenense,
Fissistigma thorelii,
Fissistigma tientangense,
Fissistigma tonkinense,
Fissistigma tungfangense,
Fissistigma uonicum,
Fissistigma verrucosum,
Fissistigma villosissimum,
Fissistigma wallichii,
Fissistigma xylopetalum,
Fissistigma zippelii,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,