Faroa involucrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
686503
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Knobl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 60: 331 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685836
Common Names
- Faroa involucrata
- Faroa Involucrata
- Faroa involucrate
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Faroa involucrata (also called 'Involucrate Faroa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangroves.
Uses & Benefits
Faroa involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in the production of paper and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faroa involucrata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Faroa involucrata is a small, succulent, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Faroa involucrata
Faroa involucrata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Faroa involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faroa involucrata?
Faroa involucrata
What are the common names of Faroa involucrata?
Involucrate faroa
What is the natural habitat of Faroa involucrata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Faroa genus
Faroa acaulis, Faroa acuminata, Faroa affinis, Faroa alata, Faroa amara, Faroa axillaris, Faroa chalcophila, Faroa corniculata, Faroa duvigneaudii, Faroa fanshawei, Faroa graveolens, Faroa hutchinsonii, Faroa involucrata, Faroa malaissei, Faroa minutiflora, Faroa pusilla, Faroa richardsiae, Faroa salutaris, Faroa schaijesiorum,
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
Emil Friedrich Knoblauch (1864-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knobl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367652-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.