Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urschii
ID:
967589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 285 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966927



Common Names

  • Faucherea urschii
  • Ursch's Faucherea
  • Urschii Faucherea


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Description

Faucherea urschii (also called Ursch'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 urschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faucherea urschii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Faucherea urschii 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 urschii

Faucherea urschii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

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-84287: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.