Faurea delevoyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delevoyi
ID:
686677
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles 43(1): 233 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686010
Common Names
- Faurea delevoyi
- Delevoyi Faurea
- Faurea delevoyi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Faurea delevoyi (also called Delevoy's Cedar, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a dense, conical crown and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in mountainous areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Faurea delevoyi is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak to protect other plants from strong winds. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea to treat stomach ailments and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faurea delevoyi has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Faurea delevoyi is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Faurea delevoyi
Faurea delevoyi is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Faurea delevoyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faurea delevoyi?
Faurea delevoyi
What is the common name of Faurea delevoyi?
Faurea
What is the family of Faurea delevoyi?
Proteaceae
Species in the Faurea genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2807854: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.