Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Syr. 1: 9 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832108
Common Names
- Fontanesia phillyreoides
- Fontanesia
- Fontanesia Phillyreoides
Description
Fontanesia phillyreoides (also called Phillyrea-like Fontanesia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit, and it is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky, dry areas and in scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Fontanesia phillyreoides is an ornamental shrub, used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontanesia phillyreoides has small, white to lavender flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fontanesia phillyreoides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a sandy soil in a sunny location. The plant prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Fontanesia phillyreoides
Fontanesia phillyreoides can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Fontanesia phillyreoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fontanesia phillyreoides?
Fontanesia phillyreoides
What is the common name of Fontanesia phillyreoides?
Phillyreoid privet
What is the natural habitat of Fontanesia phillyreoides?
Woodlands, scrub and hedgerows
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Cartrema americana,
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Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608844-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].