Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 305 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775396
Common Names
- Foetidia asymetrica
- Asymetrica
- Asymmetric Foetidia
Description
Foetidia asymetrica (also called 'Asymmetric Foetidia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, with a height of up to 15 feet. It is native to Africa, and is found in tropical rainforests and woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade.
Uses & Benefits
Foetidia asymetrica is used in furniture making, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Foetidia asymetrica has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Foetidia asymetrica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Foetidia asymetrica
Foetidia asymetrica can be found in Africa.
Foetidia asymetrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Foetidia asymetrica?
Foetidia asymetrica
What is the common name of Foetidia asymetrica?
Foetidia
What is the family of Foetidia asymetrica?
Apocynaceae
Species in the Foetidia genus
Foetidia africana,
Foetidia asymetrica,
Foetidia capuronii,
Foetidia cuneata,
Foetidia delphinensis,
Foetidia dracaenoides,
Foetidia macrocarpa,
Foetidia parviflora,
Foetidia pterocarpa,
Foetidia rodriguesiana,
Foetidia rubescens,
Foetidia sambiranensis,
Foetidia vohemarensis,
Foetidia clusioides,
Foetidia mauritiana,
Foetidia obliqua,
Foetidia retusa,
Foetidia comorensis,
Foetidia velutina,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata,
Allantoma pauciramosa,
Allantoma uaupensis,
Allantoma kuhlmannii,
Allantoma pachyantha,
Allantoma pluriflora,
Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,