Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
967930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 457 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967268



Common Names

  • Foetidia mauritiana
  • Mauritian Foetidia
  • Mauritian Foetid


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Description

Foetidia mauritiana (also called Foetidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is usually found in dry forests, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Foetidia mauritiana is used as a source of food and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Foetidia mauritiana has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foetidia mauritiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Foetidia mauritiana

Foetidia mauritiana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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