Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montevidensis
ID:
967422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 497 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966760

Common Names

  • Montevidensis Faramea
  • Monteviden Faramea
  • Monteviden's Faramea

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Description

Faramea montevidensis (also called 'Montevideo Faramea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in wet forests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea montevidensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faramea montevidensis 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 montevidensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 70-80°F (21-27°C).

Where to Find Faramea montevidensis

Faramea montevidensis can be found in Central and South America, mainly in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84129: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.