Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
viridis
ID:
692262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrenb. ex Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Tabl. École Bot. , ed. 3: 347 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691595



Common Names

  • Forsskaolea viridis
  • Green Forsskaolea
  • Forsskaolea


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Description

Forsskaolea viridis (also called 'Green Forsskaolea', among many other common names) is an evergreen, woody, climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often found growing on other trees.

Uses & Benefits

Forsskaolea viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsskaolea viridis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsskaolea viridis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Forsskaolea viridis

Forsskaolea viridis is native to tropical Africa.

Forsskaolea viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsskaolea viridis?

Forsskaolea viridis

What is the common name of Forsskaolea viridis?

Green Forsskaolea

What is the natural habitat of Forsskaolea viridis?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813753: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.