Description
Faramea paniculata (also called 'Panicled Faramea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3-6 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and is found in wet forests, often near rivers. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic-lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Faramea paniculata 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 paniculata is white and has five petals. The seed of Faramea paniculata is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Faramea paniculata are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faramea paniculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-draining soil.