Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 24: 158 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284169
Common Names
- Toona Fargesii
- Toona Fargesii Plant
- Fargesii Toona
Description
Toona fargesii (also called Farges' Toona, among many other common names) is a small tree in the Meliaceae family. It is native to China and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Toona fargesii is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Toona fargesii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Toona fargesii is a tree native to China. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an area with temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Toona fargesii
Toona fargesii can be found in China.
Toona fargesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toona fargesii?
Toona fargesii
What is the natural habitat of Toona fargesii?
It is native to China and found in limestone areas.
What are the characteristics of Toona fargesii?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Species in the Toona genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,