Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
692196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 225 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691529

Common Names

  • Forchhammeria brevipes
  • Brevipes Tree
  • Brevipes Wood

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Description

Forchhammeria brevipes (also called Short-stalked Forchhammeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright, bushy habit and is usually 2-3 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped and are arranged in whorls. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Forchhammeria brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forchhammeria brevipes has small, yellow flowers that are umbel-shaped. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are short and bushy with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forchhammeria brevipes is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Forchhammeria brevipes

Forchhammeria brevipes is native to Mexico and Central America.

Forchhammeria brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria brevipes?

Forchhammeria brevipes

What is the common name of Forchhammeria brevipes?

Short-stalked False Asphodel

What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria brevipes?

Forchhammeria brevipes is found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks in eastern North America.

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105272-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.