Ferdinandusa panamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
967650
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 3: 34 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966988
Common Names
- Panama Ferdinandusa
- Panama False-Foxglove
- Ferdinandusa panamensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ferdinandusa panamensis (also called Panama Ferdinandusa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is often found in gardens or near buildings, as it is tolerant of shade and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Ferdinandusa panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferdinandusa panamensis 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 panamensis 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 panamensis
Ferdinandusa panamensis 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-84352: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.