Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
776068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
iplants

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 117 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775401



Common Names

  • Foetidia macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Foetidia


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Description

Foetidia macrocarpa (also called 'Large-fruited 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 macrocarpa is used in furniture making, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuelwood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Foetidia macrocarpa var. macrocarpa
Foetidia macrocarpa var. ambilobensis Bosser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Foetidia macrocarpa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foetidia macrocarpa is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Foetidia macrocarpa

Foetidia macrocarpa is native to the Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe.

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Apocynaceae

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,

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