Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
967301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 204 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966639

Common Names

  • Faramea cardiophylla
  • Cardiophylla Faramea
  • Cardiophylla

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Description

Faramea cardiophylla (also called Faramea cardiophylla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows up to 5 m in height and has opposite, elliptic to ovate leaves. It is found in wet forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faramea cardiophylla is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faramea cardiophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as well. It can be pruned after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Faramea cardiophylla

Faramea cardiophylla is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

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,

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