Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ionanthera
ID:
967695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f. & Warsz.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 249 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967033

Common Names

  • Ionanthera Fernandezia
  • Ionanthera False-Foxglove
  • Fernandezia ionanthera

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Description

Fernandezia ionanthera (also called Ionanthera Fernandezia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fernandezia ionanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fernandezia ionanthera has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fernandezia ionanthera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Fernandezia ionanthera

Fernandezia ionanthera can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry and hot climates.

Species in the Fernandezia genus

Fernandezia aurantiaca, Fernandezia falcifolia, Fernandezia gracillima, Fernandezia hagsateri, Fernandezia hispidula, Fernandezia lycopodioides, Fernandezia mexicana, Fernandezia capitata, Fernandezia bryophyta, Fernandezia cuencae, Fernandezia crystallina, Fernandezia cardenasii, Fernandezia costaricensis, Fernandezia bucarasicae, Fernandezia tenuis, Fernandezia theodorii, Fernandezia tortuosa, Fernandezia cyrtophylla, Fernandezia vaginata, Fernandezia breviconnata, Fernandezia pastii, Fernandezia pectinata, Fernandezia peperomioides, Fernandezia tajacayaensis, Fernandezia debedoutii, Fernandezia stuebelii, Fernandezia squarrosa, Fernandezia serra, Fernandezia pseudodichaea, Fernandezia favosifolia, Fernandezia piesikii, Fernandezia distichoides, Fernandezia ecallosa, Fernandezia micrangis, Fernandezia micrantha, Fernandezia minus, Fernandezia nubivaga, Fernandezia parvifolia, Fernandezia dalstroemii, Fernandezia ecuadorensis, Fernandezia denticulata, Fernandezia hartwegii, Fernandezia ionanthera, Fernandezia lanceolata, Fernandezia maculata, Fernandezia myrtillus, Fernandezia nigrosignata, Fernandezia sanguinea, Fernandezia subbiflora, Fernandezia tica,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84400: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.