Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sleumer) C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 3: 188 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691005
Common Names
- Finschia carrii
- Carr's Finschia
- Carr Finschia
Synonyms
- Grevillea carrii Sleumer [unknown]
Description
Finschia carrii (also called Carrii, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions and grows in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Finschia carrii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Finschia carrii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Finschia carrii is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate through division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Finschia carrii
Finschia carrii is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the northern part of the island.
Finschia carrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Finschia carrii?
Finschia carrii
What is the common name of Finschia carrii?
Carr's Finschia
What is the family of Finschia carrii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Finschia genus
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,