Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
segregata
ID:
832830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Krug & Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 339 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832165



Common Names

  • Forestiera segregata
  • Segregated Forestiera
  • Segregated Privet


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Description

Forestiera segregata (also called Segregate Forestiera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Forestiera segregata is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, and for its edible fruit.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Forestiera segregata var. pinetorum (Small) M.C.Johnst.
Forestiera segregata var. segregata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Forestiera segregata is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dry, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forestiera segregata 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 segregata

Forestiera segregata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia and Delaware.

Forestiera segregata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forestiera segregata?

Forestiera segregata

What is the common name of Forestiera segregata?

Segregated privet

What is the natural habitat of Forestiera segregata?

Woodlands, scrub and hedgerows

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105319-2: 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].