Flacourtia oppositifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
926348
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 95: 28 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925683
Common Names
- Governor's Plum
- Opposite-leaved Flacourtia
- Tropical Boxwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flacourtia oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk, greyish-white bark, and a crown of glossy green foliage. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Flacourtia oppositifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flacourtia oppositifolia flower is a white to creamy-white color, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, light brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling has a single stem with a pair of opposite, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flacourtia oppositifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Flacourtia oppositifolia
Flacourtia oppositifolia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Flacourtia genus
Flacourtia amalotricha, Flacourtia cavaleriei, Flacourtia degeneri, Flacourtia flavescens, Flacourtia helferi, Flacourtia indica, Flacourtia inermis, Flacourtia jangomas, Flacourtia kinabaluensis, Flacourtia latifolia, Flacourtia mollipila, Flacourtia mollis, Flacourtia montana, Flacourtia occidentalis, Flacourtia oppositifolia, Flacourtia rukam, Flacourtia subintegra, Flacourtia territorialis, Flacourtia tomentella, Flacourtia vitiensis, Flacourtia vogelii, Flacourtia zippelii,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4813283: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.