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Common Names
- Faramea Zamorana
- Zamorana Faramea
- Faramea of Zamorana
Description
Faramea zamorana (also called Zamoran Faramea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are ovate in shape. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Faramea zamorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Faramea zamorana has small white flowers with yellow centers and red bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Faramea zamorana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.
Where to Find Faramea zamorana
Faramea zamorana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Faramea zamorana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Faramea zamorana?
Faramea zamorana
What is the common name of Faramea zamorana?
Zamorana
Where is Faramea zamorana native to?
Costa Rica
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,