Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
fugax
ID:
1067177

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 51 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066515



Common Names

  • Piptostigma fugax
  • Fugax Piptostigma
  • Fugax Piptostigma Tree


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Description

Piptostigma fugax (also called Fugax Piptostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in Palawan. It grows in primary and secondary forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Piptostigma fugax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptostigma fugax has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptostigma fugax can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Piptostigma fugax

Piptostigma fugax is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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

Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74466-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.