Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francii
ID:
745678

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) P.H.Weston & A.R.Mast

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 95: 865 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745011



Common Names

  • Virotia francii
  • Franci's Virotia
  • Franci's Virotia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Macadamia francii (Guillaumin) Sleumer [unknown]
  • Roupala francii Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Virotia francii (also called Franci's Virotia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Virotia francii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Virotia francii is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Virotia francii is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Virotia francii

Virotia francii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Virotia francii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Virotia francii?

Virotia francii

What is the family of Virotia francii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Virotia francii?

Franci's Virotia

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Peter Weston (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Weston' in the authors string.
Austin Mast (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Mast' in the authors string.