Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
curtisii
ID:
686226

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 605 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685559

Common Names

  • Curtis's Fagraea
  • Curtis's Mahogany
  • Curtis's Tree

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Description

Fagraea curtisii (also called Curtis' fagraea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a tall, upright growth habit and produces white, yellow, or pink flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Fagraea curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its fragrant flowers. It is also used for timber and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fagraea curtisii var. calcarea (M.R.Hend.) K.M.Wong & Sugumaran
Fagraea curtisii var. curtisii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fagraea curtisii are white with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea curtisii is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is native to the Philippines and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Fagraea curtisii

Fagraea curtisii can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Fagraea curtisii FAQ

What are the common names for Fagraea curtisii?

Curtis's Fagraea

What is the scientific name for Curtis's Fagraea?

Fagraea curtisii

What type of plant is Fagraea curtisii?

It is a shrub or small tree

Species in the Fagraea genus

Fagraea acutibracteata, Fagraea annulata, Fagraea auriculata, Fagraea berteroana, Fagraea blumei, Fagraea bodenii, Fagraea borneensis, Fagraea carnosa, Fagraea carstensensis, Fagraea ceilanica, Fagraea coromandelina, Fagraea crassifolia, Fagraea curtisii, Fagraea dulitensis, Fagraea epiphytica, Fagraea euneura, Fagraea eymae, Fagraea fastigiata, Fagraea floribunda, Fagraea gardeniiflora, Fagraea gardenioides, Fagraea gitingensis, Fagraea graciliflora, Fagraea gracilipes, Fagraea havilandii, Fagraea iliasii, Fagraea imperialis, Fagraea involucrata, Fagraea kalimantanensis, Fagraea kinabaluensis, Fagraea kuminii, Fagraea litoralis, Fagraea longiflora, Fagraea longipetiolata, Fagraea macroscypha, Fagraea megalantha, Fagraea oblonga, Fagraea oreophila, Fagraea plumeriiflora, Fagraea pyriformis, Fagraea rarissima, Fagraea renae, Fagraea resinosa, Fagraea ridleyi, Fagraea salticola, Fagraea splendens, Fagraea stonei, Fagraea tacapala, Fagraea ternatana, Fagraea truncata,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546128-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.