Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
967442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 472 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966780

Common Names

  • Obtusifolia Faramea
  • Obtus Faramea
  • Obtusifolia Faramea

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Description

Faramea obtusifolia (also called Obtuseleaf Faramea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It typically grows in wet forests, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea obtusifolia is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faramea obtusifolia is blue, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faramea obtusifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Faramea obtusifolia

Faramea obtusifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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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