Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
billbergiana
ID:
691744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Beurl.) Morillo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 50: 13 (1988):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691077

Common Names

  • Fischeria billbergiana
  • Billbergia Fischeria
  • Fischeria Billbergia

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Synonyms

  • Fischeria blepharopetala S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Fischeria funebris (Donn.Sm.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Fischeria martiana funebris Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Gonolobus billbergianus Beurl. [unknown]

Description

Fischeria billbergiana (also called Billberg's Fischeria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodland edges, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Fischeria billbergiana is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fischeria billbergiana has white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fischeria billbergiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Fischeria billbergiana

Fischeria billbergiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

Fischeria billbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fischeria billbergiana?

Fischeria billbergiana

What is the family of Fischeria billbergiana?

Liliaceae

Where is Fischeria billbergiana found?

China

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2813025: Based on the initial data import
Pehr Johan Beurling (1800-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beurl.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.