Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
corniculata
ID:
686497

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 1: 76 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685830

Common Names

  • Faroa corniculata
  • Corniculata Faroa
  • Faroa

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Description

Faroa corniculata (also called 'Common Faroa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Faroa corniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faroa corniculata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faroa corniculata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Faroa corniculata

Faroa corniculata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Faroa corniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faroa corniculata?

Faroa corniculata

What are the common names of Faroa corniculata?

Horned faroa

What is the natural habitat of Faroa corniculata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367646-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.