Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
jullienii
ID:
967888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beille) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 3: 308 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967226



Common Names

  • Flueggea jullienii
  • Jullien's Flueggea
  • Jullien's Wattle


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Description

Flueggea jullienii (also called Jullien's Flueggea, 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 wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Flueggea jullienii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flueggea jullienii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flueggea jullienii 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 jullienii

Flueggea jullienii 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-84594: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.