Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
polyandra
ID:
692207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Alain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 92: 293 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691540



Common Names

  • Forchhammeria polyandra
  • Polyandrous Forchhammeria
  • Forchhammeria


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Synonyms

  • Excoecaria polyandra Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Forchhammeria polyandra (also called Many-flowered 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 polyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forchhammeria polyandra 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 polyandra

Forchhammeria polyandra is native to Mexico and Central America.

Forchhammeria polyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria polyandra?

Forchhammeria polyandra

What is the common name of Forchhammeria polyandra?

Many-stamened Forchhammeria

What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria polyandra?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105280-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.