Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
neblinensis
ID:
967646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 283 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966984

Common Names

  • Ferdinandusa neblinensis
  • Neblina's Ferdinandusa
  • Neblinensis Ferdinandusa

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Description

Ferdinandusa neblinensis (also called Neblina 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 neblinensis 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 neblinensis 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 neblinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing, solitary palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is slow and can take up to 6 months.

Where to Find Ferdinandusa neblinensis

Ferdinandusa neblinensis 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,

References