Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
691629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 5: 42 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000690962

Common Names

  • Filetia Glabra
  • Glabra Fig
  • Smooth Fig

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Description

Filetia glabra (also called Smooth Filetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in moist woods and thickets, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Filetia glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filetia glabra has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and red fruit. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filetia glabra can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Filetia glabra

Filetia glabra is native to Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.

Filetia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filetia glabra?

Filetia glabra

What is the family of Filetia glabra?

Metanartheciaceae

Where is Filetia glabra found?

Taiwan

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.