Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
967677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1124 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967015



Common Names

  • Zeylanica Fergusonia
  • Zeylanica False-Foxglove
  • Fergusonia zeylanica


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Description

Fergusonia zeylanica (also called Ceylon Fergusonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fergusonia zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fergusonia zeylanica has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fergusonia zeylanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Fergusonia zeylanica

Fergusonia zeylanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry and hot climates.

Species in the Fergusonia genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References