Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 54 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427197
Common Names
- Weinmannia Fagaroides
- Fagaroides's Weinmannia
- Fagaroides's Tree
Synonyms
- Weinmannia microphylla fagaroides (Kunth) Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Windmannia fagarodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Weinmannia tamana Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Weinmannia roraimensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Weinmannia baccariniana caracasana Pamp. [unknown]
- Weinmannia laxiflora minor Pamp. [unknown]
- Weinmannia fagaroides brevispicata Hieron. [unknown]
- Weinmannia fagaroides fagaroides [unknown]
- Weinmannia fagaroides bogotensis Wedd. [unknown]
- Weinmannia microphylla caracasana (Pamp.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Weinmannia fagaroides (also called Fagara-Leaved Weinmannia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is characterized by its dark green, glossy leaves and its small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Weinmannia fagaroides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Weinmannia fagaroides var. trollii (O.C.Schmidt) Bernardi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weinmannia fagaroides flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weinmannia fagaroides is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Weinmannia fagaroides
Weinmannia fagaroides is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Weinmannia fagaroides FAQ
What are the common uses of Weinmannia fagaroides?
Weinmannia fagaroides is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.
What is the growth rate of Weinmannia fagaroides?
Weinmannia fagaroides grows at a moderate rate.
What is the best soil type for Weinmannia fagaroides?
Weinmannia fagaroides prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
Species in the Weinmannia genus
Weinmannia burserifolia,
Weinmannia magnifica,
Weinmannia balbisiana,
Weinmannia affinis,
Weinmannia pinnata,
Weinmannia luzoniensis,
Weinmannia pubescens,
Weinmannia richii,
Weinmannia mauritiana,
Weinmannia parviflora,
Weinmannia ovata,
Weinmannia microphylla,
Weinmannia vescoi,
Weinmannia tomentosa,
Weinmannia sylvicola,
Weinmannia vitiensis,
Weinmannia samoensis,
Weinmannia serrata,
Weinmannia spiraeoides,
Weinmannia spruceana,
Weinmannia sorbifolia,
Weinmannia dichotoma,
Weinmannia macgillivrayi,
Weinmannia celebica,
Weinmannia elliptica,
Weinmannia denhamii,
Weinmannia auriculata,
Weinmannia baccariniana,
Weinmannia blumei,
Weinmannia brachystachya,
Weinmannia intermedia,
Weinmannia jelskii,
Weinmannia karsteniana,
Weinmannia kunthiana,
Weinmannia lansbergiana,
Weinmannia laurina,
Weinmannia lechleriana,
Weinmannia lentiscifolia,
Weinmannia glabra,
Weinmannia fagaroides,
Weinmannia guyanensis,
Weinmannia corocoroensis,
Weinmannia chryseis,
Weinmannia condorensis,
Weinmannia coodei,
Weinmannia croftii,
Weinmannia clemensiae,
Weinmannia wercklei,
Weinmannia testudineata,
Weinmannia tremuloides,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,