Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
uaupensis
ID:
967664

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 212 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967002

Common Names

  • Uaupensis Ferdinandusa
  • Uaupensis False-Foxglove
  • Ferdinandusa uaupensis

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Description

Ferdinandusa uaupensis (also called Uaupensis 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 uaupensis 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 uaupensis has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ferdinandusa uaupensis

Ferdinandusa uaupensis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84365: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.