Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
117479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 77 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116808

Common Names

  • Flexuous Faujasiopsis
  • Flexuous Aster
  • Flexuous Sunray

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Description

Faujasiopsis flexuosa (also called flexible faujasiopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, open areas, such as coastal dunes and limestone outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Faujasiopsis flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Faujasiopsis flexuosa sub. flexuosa
Faujasiopsis flexuosa sub. bourbonensis C.Jeffrey
Faujasiopsis flexuosa sub. erecta C.Jeffrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faujasiopsis flexuosa is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faujasiopsis flexuosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Faujasiopsis flexuosa

Faujasiopsis flexuosa is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.

Faujasiopsis flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faujasiopsis flexuosa?

Faujasiopsis flexuosa

What is the common name of Faujasiopsis flexuosa?

Flexuous Faujasiopsis

What is the family of Faujasiopsis flexuosa?

Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7819: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.