Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 177 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966595
Common Names
- Amplifolia Faramea
- Broad-leaved Faramea
- Wide-leaved Faramea
Description
Faramea amplifolia (also called 'Amplifolia Faramea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate-cordate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Faramea amplifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faramea amplifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faramea amplifolia is a shrub native to Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn. Layering should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Faramea amplifolia
Faramea amplifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Species in the Faramea genus
Faramea accumulans,
Faramea areolata,
Faramea guaramacalensis,
Faramea hymenocalyx,
Faramea longistipula,
Faramea paratiensis,
Faramea picinguabae,
Faramea zamorensis,
Faramea chiapensis,
Faramea oaxacensis,
Faramea pedunculata,
Faramea schunkeana,
Faramea melicoccoides,
Faramea frondosa,
Faramea colombiana,
Faramea nocturna,
Faramea biflora,
Faramea condorica,
Faramea bicolor,
Faramea atlantica,
Faramea ortiziana,
Faramea robusta,
Faramea acuminatissima,
Faramea affinis,
Faramea ampla,
Faramea amplifolia,
Faramea angusta,
Faramea anisocalyx,
Faramea anisodonta,
Faramea apodantha,
Faramea aristata,
Faramea australis,
Faramea axillaris,
Faramea axilliflora,
Faramea bahiensis,
Faramea bangii,
Faramea belizensis,
Faramea berryi,
Faramea blanchetiana,
Faramea blechoides,
Faramea boomii,
Faramea brachyloba,
Faramea brachysiphon,
Faramea bracteata,
Faramea brevipes,
Faramea calimana,
Faramea calophylla,
Faramea calyciflora,
Faramea calyptrata,
Faramea campanella,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,