Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apodanthera
ID:
967668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 20: 92 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967006

Common Names

  • Apodanthera Feretia
  • Apodanthera False-Foxglove
  • Feretia apodanthera

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Description

Feretia apodanthera (also called Apodanthera Feretia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Feretia apodanthera is a species of flowering plant native to Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make baskets and hats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Feretia apodanthera sub. apodanthera
Feretia apodanthera sub. keniensis Bridson
Feretia apodanthera sub. tanzaniensis Bridson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Feretia apodanthera has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Feretia apodanthera is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers. It is frost-tolerant and can be grown in temperate climates.

Where to Find Feretia apodanthera

Feretia apodanthera 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