Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
687818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 36: 329 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687151



Common Names

  • Ficalhoa laurifolia
  • Laurel-leaved Ficalhoa
  • Laurel-leaved Ficalhoa Tree


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Description

Ficalhoa laurifolia (also called the Laurel-Leaved Ficalhoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Ficalhoa laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficalhoa laurifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single ovary. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficalhoa laurifolia is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ficalhoa laurifolia

Ficalhoa laurifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Ficalhoa laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficalhoa laurifolia?

Ficalhoa laurifolia

What type of plant is Ficalhoa laurifolia?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ficalhoa laurifolia?

India

Species in the Ficalhoa genus

Species in the Sladeniaceae family

References