Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riedeliana
ID:
967494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 471 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966832

Common Names

  • Faramea Riedeliana
  • Riedeliana Faramea
  • Faramea Riedeliana

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Description

Faramea riedeliana (also called Faramea rivularis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, savannas, and disturbed areas. Its leaves are opposite, elliptic to ovate, and usually have a pointed tip. Its flowers are white and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea riedeliana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faramea riedeliana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faramea riedeliana 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.

Where to Find Faramea riedeliana

Faramea riedeliana can be found in Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama.

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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