Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1073004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072342



Common Names

  • Foetidia velutina
  • Foetidia velutino
  • Foetidia velutinos


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Description

Foetidia velutina (also called Velvet Foetidia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Foetidia velutina is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Foetidia velutina has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Foetidia velutina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Foetidia velutina

Foetidia velutina is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17900319: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.