Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 158 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685825
Common Names
- Faroa axillaris
- Axillaris Faroa
- Faroa
Description
Faroa axillaris (also called axillary faroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Faroa axillaris is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faroa axillaris has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faroa axillaris is a perennial that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Faroa axillaris
Faroa axillaris can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Faroa axillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faroa axillaris?
Faroa axillaris
What are the common names of Faroa axillaris?
Axillary faroa
What is the natural habitat of Faroa axillaris?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Faroa genus
Faroa acaulis,
Faroa acuminata,
Faroa affinis,
Faroa alata,
Faroa amara,
Faroa axillaris,
Faroa chalcophila,
Faroa corniculata,
Faroa duvigneaudii,
Faroa fanshawei,
Faroa graveolens,
Faroa hutchinsonii,
Faroa involucrata,
Faroa malaissei,
Faroa minutiflora,
Faroa pusilla,
Faroa richardsiae,
Faroa salutaris,
Faroa schaijesiorum,
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,