Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
686505

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 1: 79 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685838



Common Names

  • Faroa minutiflora
  • Faroa Minutiflora
  • Faroa minutiflora


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Description

Faroa minutiflora (also called 'Small-flowered 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 minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faroa minutiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have three, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faroa minutiflora 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 minutiflora

Faroa minutiflora is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Faroa minutiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faroa minutiflora?

Faroa minutiflora

What is the common name of Faroa minutiflora?

Small-flowered Faroa

What is the native range of Faroa minutiflora?

India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia

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:367653-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.