Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ficulnea
ID:
1063397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 568 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062735



Common Names

  • Tisonia ficulnea
  • Ficulnea Tisonia
  • Fig-leaved Tisonia


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Description

Tisonia ficulnea (also called Ficulnea tisonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is commonly found in lowland forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tisonia ficulnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tisonia ficulnea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tisonia ficulnea is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Tisonia ficulnea

Tisonia ficulnea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,

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