Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
carrii
ID:
744572

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 367 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743905



Common Names

  • Fissistigma carrii
  • Carri's Fissistigma
  • Climbing Shrub


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Description

Fissistigma carrii (also called Carri's Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions, in wet forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Fissistigma carrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissistigma carrii is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissistigma carrii is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Fissistigma carrii

Fissistigma carrii can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Fissistigma carrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissistigma carrii?

Fissistigma carrii

What are the common names of Fissistigma carrii?

Common names of Fissistigma carrii include Carri's fissistigma and Carri's fissistigma tree.

What is the natural habitat of Fissistigma carrii?

Fissistigma carrii is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical rainforests.

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,

References

Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102199-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.