Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 2: 12 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966998
Common Names
- Speciosa Ferdinandusa
- Speciosa False-Foxglove
- Ferdinandusa speciosa
Description
Ferdinandusa speciosa (also called Showy 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 speciosa is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make baskets and hats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ferdinandusa speciosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Where to Find Ferdinandusa speciosa
Ferdinandusa speciosa 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,