Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocalyx
ID:
967389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 474 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966727

Common Names

  • Leucocalyx Faramea
  • Leucocaly Faramea
  • Leucocaly's Faramea

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Description

Faramea leucocalyx (also called Faramea, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in moist forests, wet savannas, and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea leucocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faramea leucocalyx is yellow, with a red center. The seed is small and oval, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faramea leucocalyx is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Prune to shape in spring.

Where to Find Faramea leucocalyx

Faramea leucocalyx 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,

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