Status:
valid
Authors:
Thouars
Source:
ksu
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Esquisse Fl. Tristan d'Acugna : 45 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471878
Common Names
- Arboreal Phylica
- Tree Phylica
- Arboreal Fuchsia
Synonyms
- Soulangia arborea G.Don [unknown]
Description
Phylica arborea (also called 'Tree Phylica', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grassland and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phylica arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phylica arborea are white, with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Phylica arborea: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers a bright, sunny location and regular watering.
Where to Find Phylica arborea
Phylica arborea is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Phylica arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phylica arborea?
Phylica arborea
Where is Phylica arborea found?
South Africa
What type of plant is Phylica arborea?
Tree
Species in the Phylica genus
Phylica arborea,
Phylica polifolia,
Phylica oleifolia,
Phylica emirnensis,
Phylica nitida,
Phylica abietina,
Phylica acmaephylla,
Phylica aemula,
Phylica affinis,
Phylica agathosmoides,
Phylica alba,
Phylica alpina,
Phylica alticola,
Phylica altigena,
Phylica ambigua,
Phylica amoena,
Phylica ampliata,
Phylica anomala,
Phylica apiculata,
Phylica atrata,
Phylica axillaris,
Phylica villosa,
Phylica barbata,
Phylica barnardii,
Phylica bolusii,
Phylica brachycephala,
Phylica brevifolia,
Phylica burchellii,
Phylica buxifolia,
Phylica calcarata,
Phylica callosa,
Phylica cephalantha,
Phylica chionocephala,
Phylica chionophila,
Phylica comosa,
Phylica comptonii,
Phylica confusa,
Phylica constricta,
Phylica costata,
Phylica cryptandroides,
Phylica curvifolia,
Phylica cuspidata,
Phylica cylindrica,
Phylica debilis,
Phylica diffusa,
Phylica dioica,
Phylica diosmoides,
Phylica disticha,
Phylica dodii,
Phylica elimensis,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,