Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1896: 25 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685627
Common Names
- Macroscypha Fagraea
- Fagraea macroscypha
- Macroscypha Tree Fagraea
Description
Fagraea macroscypha (also called large-headed garland flower, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rough, grey bark and grows up to 10 m in height. The leaves are elliptic and the flowers are white. It grows in tropical forests and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fagraea macroscypha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Fagraea macroscypha are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagraea macroscypha is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Fagraea macroscypha
Fagraea macroscypha can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Fagraea macroscypha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagraea macroscypha?
Fagraea macroscypha
What is the common name of Fagraea macroscypha?
Macroscypha Fagraea
What is the natural habitat of Fagraea macroscypha?
Fagraea macroscypha is native to tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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,