Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
comorensis
ID:
1043630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labat, E.Bidault & Viscardi

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 264 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042968



Common Names

  • Foetidia comorensis
  • Comorensis foetidia
  • Comorensis foetidia


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Description

Foetidia comorensis (also called Comoros Foetidia, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the Comoros Islands. It is a small, bushy plant with small, rounded leaves that grow in a fan-like pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forested areas.

Uses & Benefits

Foetidia comorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Foetidia comorensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foetidia comorensis is a species of shrub native to the Comoros Islands. It is an evergreen shrub, meaning it will remain green year-round. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. The seeds can be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Foetidia comorensis

Foetidia comorensis is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.

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,

References

Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Ehoarn Bidault (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Bidault' in the authors string.
Guillaume Viscardi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viscardi' in the authors string.