Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
sphaerocarpa
ID:
692210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 310 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691543

Common Names

  • Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa
  • Globose-fruited Forchhammeria
  • Forchhammeria

Searching for Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa (also called Round-fruited Forchhammeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright, bushy habit and is usually 2-3 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, oval-shaped and are arranged in whorls. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.

Searching for Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa

Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa is native to Mexico and Central America.

Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa?

Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa

What is the common name of Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa?

Globose-fruited Forchhammeria

What is the natural habitat of Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa?

Tropical deciduous forests in Mexico

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105283-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.