Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hutchinsonii
ID:
686502

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685835

Common Names

  • Faroa hutchinsonii
  • Hutchinson's Faroa
  • Faroa hutchinsonii

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Description

Faroa hutchinsonii (also called 'Hutchinson's 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 hutchinsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faroa hutchinsonii 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 hutchinsonii is a small, succulent, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Faroa hutchinsonii

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

Faroa hutchinsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Faroa hutchinsonii?

Faroa hutchinsonii

What are the common names of Faroa hutchinsonii?

Hutchinson's faroa

What is the natural habitat of Faroa hutchinsonii?

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:367651-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.