Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anatolica
ID:
967875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gemici

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 50: 75 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967213



Common Names

  • Flueggea anatolica
  • Anatolian Flueggea
  • Anatolian Wattle


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Description

Flueggea anatolica (also called Anatolian Flueggea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and South America. It has white flowers and linear leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Flueggea anatolica is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flueggea anatolica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flueggea anatolica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Flueggea anatolica

Flueggea anatolica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84582: Based on the initial data import
Yusuf Gemici (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gemici' in the authors string.