Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
967660

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

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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.

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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 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