Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
687813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 626 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687146



Common Names

  • Fibraurea tinctoria
  • Dye-yielding Fibraurea
  • Dye-yielding Fibraurea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Menispermum tinctorium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cocculus fibraurea DC. [unknown]
  • Fibraurea chloroleuca Miers [unknown]
  • Fibraurea fasciculata Miers [unknown]
  • Fibraurea laxa Miers [unknown]
  • Fibraurea manipurensis Brace ex Diels [unknown]
  • Fibraurea trotteri Watt [unknown]

Description

Fibraurea tinctoria (also called the Dye-Leaved Fibraurea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in sandy, rocky soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fibraurea tinctoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fibraurea tinctoria has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single ovary. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fibraurea tinctoria is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fibraurea tinctoria

Fibraurea tinctoria can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fibraurea tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fibraurea tinctoria?

Fibraurea tinctoria

What type of plant is Fibraurea tinctoria?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Fibraurea tinctoria?

India

Species in the Fibraurea genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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