Forestiera cartaginensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cartaginensis
ID:
832786
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 24: 396 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832121
Common Names
- Forestiera cartaginensis
- Cartagena Forestiera
- Cartagena Forestiera Cartaginensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Forestiera cartaginensis (also called Cartagena Forestiera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Oleaceae. 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
Forestiera cartaginensis is an ornamental tree, used in landscaping and as a shade tree. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forestiera cartaginensis has small, white, five-lobed flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Forestiera cartaginensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Forestiera cartaginensis
Forestiera cartaginensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Forestiera cartaginensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forestiera cartaginensis?
Forestiera cartaginensis
What is the common name of Forestiera cartaginensis?
Cartagena privet
What is the natural habitat of Forestiera cartaginensis?
Woodlands, scrub and hedgerows
Species in the Forestiera genus
Forestiera ecuadorensis, Forestiera acuminata, Forestiera angustifolia, Forestiera cartaginensis, Forestiera durangensis, Forestiera eggersiana, Forestiera godfreyi, Forestiera ligustrina, Forestiera macrocarpa, Forestiera phillyreoides, Forestiera pubescens, Forestiera racemosa, Forestiera rericulata, Forestiera rhamnifolia, Forestiera rotundifolia, Forestiera segregata, Forestiera selleana, Forestiera shrevei, Forestiera tomentosa, Forestiera corollata, Forestiera isabelae, Forestiera reticulata, Forestiera veracruzana,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, 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
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105290-2: 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].