Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
formosana
ID:
966641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata & Kawak. ex Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 173 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965979

Common Names

  • Formosa Excoecaria
  • Formosa Excoecaria
  • Formosa Excoecaria

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Description

Excoecaria formosana (also called Formosa Blinding Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Taiwan. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is found in the understory of lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Excoecaria formosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Excoecaria formosana var. daitoinsularis Hatus. ex Simabuku
Excoecaria formosana var. formosana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Excoecaria formosana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Excoecaria formosana is a shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical regions of Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Excoecaria formosana

Excoecaria formosana is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Species in the Excoecaria genus

Excoecaria acerifolia, Excoecaria acuminata, Excoecaria agallocha, Excoecaria antsingyensis, Excoecaria aporusifolia, Excoecaria bantamensis, Excoecaria benthamiana, Excoecaria borneensis, Excoecaria bussei, Excoecaria canjoerensis, Excoecaria cochinchinensis, Excoecaria confertiflora, Excoecaria cuspidata, Excoecaria dallachyana, Excoecaria formosana, Excoecaria glaucescens, Excoecaria goudotiana, Excoecaria grahamii, Excoecaria guineensis, Excoecaria holophylla, Excoecaria kawakamii, Excoecaria laotica, Excoecaria lissophylla, Excoecaria madagascariensis, Excoecaria magenjensis, Excoecaria obtusa, Excoecaria oppositifolia, Excoecaria pachyphylla, Excoecaria parvifolia, Excoecaria perrieri, Excoecaria philippinensis, Excoecaria poilanei, Excoecaria rectinervis, Excoecaria simii, Excoecaria stenophylla, Excoecaria thouarsiana, Excoecaria venenata,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83380: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Takiya Kawakami (1871-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kawak.' in the authors string.