Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1076568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 40: 56 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075906



Common Names

  • Woodfordia fruticosa
  • Shrubby Woodfordia
  • Woodfordia


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Description

Woodfordia fruticosa (also called Flame of the Forest, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Woodfordia fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Woodfordia fruticosa is small, yellowish-green in color and has 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodfordia fruticosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Woodfordia fruticosa

Woodfordia fruticosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Woodfordia genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References