Faroa pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
686509
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 26 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685842
Common Names
- Faroa pusilla
- Faroa Pusilla
- Faroa pusilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Faroa pusilla (also called 'Dwarf 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 pusilla 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 pusilla 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Faroa pusilla 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 pusilla
Faroa pusilla is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Faroa pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faroa pusilla?
Faroa pusilla
What is the common name of Faroa pusilla?
Faroa
What is the family of Faroa pusilla?
Asteraceae
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367656-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.