Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Milne-Redh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 475 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685065
Common Names
- Fagaropsis hildebrandtii
- Hildebrandt's Fagaropsis
- Hildebrandtii Fagaropsis
Description
Fagaropsis hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's 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 hildebrandtii 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 hildebrandtii has white to pinkish 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagaropsis hildebrandtii 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 hildebrandtii
Fagaropsis hildebrandtii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Fagaropsis hildebrandtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagaropsis hildebrandtii?
Fagaropsis hildebrandtii
What type of plant is Fagaropsis hildebrandtii?
It is a shrub
Where is Fagaropsis hildebrandtii 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,