Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 111 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685530
Common Names
- Bodenii Fagraea
- Fragrant Fagraea
- Fragrant Pear
Description
Fagraea bodenii (also called Boden's fagraea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a tall, upright growth habit and produces white, yellow, or pink flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Fagraea bodenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fagraea bodenii are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagraea bodenii is a perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Fagraea bodenii
Fagraea bodenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Fagraea bodenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagraea bodenii?
Fagraea bodenii
What is the common name of Fagraea bodenii?
Boden's Fagraea
What is the natural habitat of Fagraea bodenii?
Fagraea bodenii is native to Malaysia and Indonesia.
Species in the Fagraea genus
Fagraea acutibracteata,
Fagraea annulata,
Fagraea auriculata,
Fagraea berteroana,
Fagraea blumei,
Fagraea bodenii,
Fagraea borneensis,
Fagraea carnosa,
Fagraea carstensensis,
Fagraea ceilanica,
Fagraea coromandelina,
Fagraea crassifolia,
Fagraea curtisii,
Fagraea dulitensis,
Fagraea epiphytica,
Fagraea euneura,
Fagraea eymae,
Fagraea fastigiata,
Fagraea floribunda,
Fagraea gardeniiflora,
Fagraea gardenioides,
Fagraea gitingensis,
Fagraea graciliflora,
Fagraea gracilipes,
Fagraea havilandii,
Fagraea iliasii,
Fagraea imperialis,
Fagraea involucrata,
Fagraea kalimantanensis,
Fagraea kinabaluensis,
Fagraea kuminii,
Fagraea litoralis,
Fagraea longiflora,
Fagraea longipetiolata,
Fagraea macroscypha,
Fagraea megalantha,
Fagraea oblonga,
Fagraea oreophila,
Fagraea plumeriiflora,
Fagraea pyriformis,
Fagraea rarissima,
Fagraea renae,
Fagraea resinosa,
Fagraea ridleyi,
Fagraea salticola,
Fagraea splendens,
Fagraea stonei,
Fagraea tacapala,
Fagraea ternatana,
Fagraea truncata,
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,