Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
967635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 2: 9 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966973

Common Names

  • Ferdinandusa elliptica
  • Elliptic Ferdinandusa
  • Elliptica Ferdinandusa

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Description

Ferdinandusa elliptica (also called Elliptic Ferdinandusa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to Central America and northern South America, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ferdinandusa elliptica is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ferdinandusa elliptica has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferdinandusa elliptica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ferdinandusa elliptica

Ferdinandusa elliptica can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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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