Faucherea thouvenotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thouvenotii
ID:
967588
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lecomte
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 248 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966926
Common Names
- Faucherea thouvenotii
- Thouvenot's Faucherea
- Thouvenotii Faucherea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Faucherea thouvenotii (also called Thouvenot's 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 thouvenotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faucherea thouvenotii has white flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Faucherea thouvenotii 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 thouvenotii
Faucherea thouvenotii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.
Species in the Faucherea genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84286: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.