Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
686490

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 1: 75 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685823



Common Names

  • Faroa alata
  • Alata Faroa
  • Faroa


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Description

Faroa alata (also called winged faroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Faroa alata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faroa alata has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faroa alata is a perennial that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Faroa alata

Faroa alata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Faroa alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faroa alata?

Faroa alata

What are the common names of Faroa alata?

Winged faroa

What is the natural habitat of Faroa alata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367640-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.