Fagaropsis glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
685731
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 69 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685064
Common Names
- Fagaropsis glabra
- Smooth Fagaropsis
- Glabra Fagaropsis
Searching for Fagaropsis glabra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagaropsis glabra (also called Smooth Fagaropsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Fagaropsis glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fagaropsis glabra has yellow to orange-red flowers with yellow anthers and a dark red or purple spot at the base of each petal. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Searching for Fagaropsis glabra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fagaropsis glabra is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Fagaropsis glabra
Fagaropsis glabra is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Fagaropsis glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagaropsis glabra?
Fagaropsis glabra
What type of plant is Fagaropsis glabra?
It is a shrub
Where is Fagaropsis glabra native to?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Fagaropsis genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2806946: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.