Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
garcinii
ID:
692302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shuttlew. ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 17: 178 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691635



Common Names

  • Fortuynia garcinii
  • Garcin's Fortuynia
  • Fortuynia Garcinii


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Description

Fortuynia garcinii (also called Fortuynia garcinii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asclepiadaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is adapted to drought.

Uses & Benefits

Fortuynia garcinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fortuynia garcinii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fortuynia garcinii is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fortuynia garcinii

Fortuynia garcinii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Fortuynia garcinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fortuynia garcinii?

Fortuynia garcinii

What is the common name of Fortuynia garcinii?

Garcin's Fortuynia

What is the family of Fortuynia garcinii?

Aizoaceae

Species in the Fortuynia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813798: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Robert James Shuttleworth (1810-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuttlew.' in the authors string.