Forestiera isabelae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isabelae
ID:
913335
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hammel & Cornejo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 52 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912670
Common Names
- Forestiera isabelae
- Isabelae Forestiera
- Isabel Forestiera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Forestiera isabelae (also called Isabel's privet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1–2 m.
Uses & Benefits
Forestiera isabelae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forestiera isabelae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Forestiera isabelae is best propagated from seed. Plant the seeds in well-draining soil and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Forestiera isabelae
Forestiera isabelae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100317-1: 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].