Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 302 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691545
Common Names
- Forchhammeria watsonii
- Watson's Forchhammeria
- Forchhammeria
Description
Forchhammeria watsonii (also called Watson's 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 watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Forchhammeria watsonii is an evergreen, perennial, shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Forchhammeria watsonii
Forchhammeria watsonii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Forchhammeria watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria watsonii?
Forchhammeria watsonii
What is the common name of Forchhammeria watsonii?
Watson's Forchhammeria
What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria watsonii?
Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico
Species in the Forchhammeria genus
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,
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,