Ferdinandusa nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
967648
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 258 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966986
Common Names
- Ferdinandusa nitida
- Shiny Ferdinandusa
- Nitida Ferdinandusa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferdinandusa nitida (also called Shiny 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferdinandusa nitida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferdinandusa nitida 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 nitida
Ferdinandusa nitida can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Ferdinandusa genus
Ferdinandusa boomii, Ferdinandusa chlorantha, Ferdinandusa cordata, Ferdinandusa dissimiliflora, Ferdinandusa duckei, Ferdinandusa edmundoi, Ferdinandusa elliptica, Ferdinandusa goudotiana, Ferdinandusa guainiae, Ferdinandusa hirsuta, Ferdinandusa lanceolata, Ferdinandusa leucantha, Ferdinandusa loretensis, Ferdinandusa neblinensis, Ferdinandusa nitida, Ferdinandusa panamensis, Ferdinandusa paporiensis, Ferdinandusa paraensis, Ferdinandusa rudgeoides, Ferdinandusa scandens, Ferdinandusa schultesii, Ferdinandusa speciosa, Ferdinandusa sprucei, Ferdinandusa uaupensis,
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-84350: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.