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
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.
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 Faujasiopsis genus
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,