Cyrtophyllum fragrans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
636904
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 31 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636236
Common Names
- Cyrtophyllum fragrans
- Fragrans Fruit
- Fragrans Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtophyllum fragrans (also called Fragrant Cyrtophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtophyllum fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtophyllum fragrans has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtophyllum fragrans can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize during the active growth period.
Where to Find Cyrtophyllum fragrans
Cyrtophyllum fragrans is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Cyrtophyllum fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtophyllum fragrans?
Cyrtophyllum fragrans
What is the common name of Cyrtophyllum fragrans?
Fragrant Orchid
Where is Cyrtophyllum fragrans found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Cyrtophyllum genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546043-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.