Faucherea longipedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
967583
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 282 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966921
Common Names
- Faucherea longipedicellata
- Long-stalked Faucherea
- Long-pedicellata Faucherea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Faucherea longipedicellata (also called Long-pedicellate Faucherea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is often found in gardens or near buildings, as it is tolerant of shade and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Faucherea longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faucherea longipedicellata has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Faucherea longipedicellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing, solitary palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is slow and can take up to 6 months.
Where to Find Faucherea longipedicellata
Faucherea longipedicellata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Faucherea genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84281: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.