Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tuyukii
ID:
686387

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong & Sugau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 8: 90 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685720



Common Names

  • Fagraea tuyukii
  • Tuyuk's Ebony
  • Tuyuk's Fagraea


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Description

Fagraea tuyukii (also called Tuyuki's garland flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub with white flowers that are fragrant. It is native to the Society Islands in French Polynesia and is found in coastal and lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fagraea tuyukii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fagraea tuyukii are white and tubular in shape, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea tuyukii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sheltered, sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Fagraea tuyukii

Fagraea tuyukii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Fagraea tuyukii FAQ

What are the common names of Fagraea tuyukii?

The common names of Fagraea tuyukii are Malay rosewood, Kedondong, and Kedondong laut.

What is the natural habitat of Fagraea tuyukii?

The natural habitat of Fagraea tuyukii is in lowland forests, mangroves, and coastal areas in Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Fagraea tuyukii?

Fagraea tuyukii is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

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,

References

Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
John B. Sugau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sugau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991586-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.