Faramea uniflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer & M.V.Hayden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 54: 141 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966885
Common Names
- Uniflora Faramea
- Uniflora False Rosemary
- Uniflora False-Rosemary
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Faramea uniflora (also called One-flowered 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 uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Faramea uniflora is white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Faramea uniflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Faramea uniflora
Faramea uniflora is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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-84243: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
M. Victoria Hayden (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Hayden' in the authors string.