Fuerstia angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69(Suppl. 2): 155 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967478
Common Names
- Fuerstia angustifolia
- Narrow-Leaved Fuerstia
- Narrow-Leaved False Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fuerstia angustifolia (also called Fuerstia angustifolia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fuerstia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuerstia angustifolia has small white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, oval and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Fuerstia angustifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix until they root. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Fuerstia angustifolia
Fuerstia angustifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Fuerstia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84869: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.