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
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.
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 Piptostigma genus
Piptostigma mortehanii,
Piptostigma macranthum,
Piptostigma calophyllum,
Piptostigma glabrescens,
Piptostigma longepilosum,
Piptostigma multinervium,
Piptostigma oyemense,
Piptostigma pilosum,
Piptostigma fugax,
Piptostigma mayndongtsaeanum,
Piptostigma macrophyllum,
Piptostigma goslineanum,
Piptostigma submontanum,
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,