Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Gaertn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Carp. 1: 61 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967062
Common Names
- Pedunculata Fernelia
- Pedunculata False-Foxglove
- Fernelia pedunculata
Description
Fernelia pedunculata (also called Peduncled Fernelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and South America. It has white flowers and ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fernelia pedunculata is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fernelia pedunculata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fernelia pedunculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Fernelia pedunculata
Fernelia pedunculata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry and hot climates.
Species in the Fernelia genus
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,