Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferrucciae
ID:
746790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paula-Souza & Zmarzty

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 7: 41 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746123

Common Names

  • Anchietea ferrucciae
  • Ferrucciae Anchietea
  • Anchietea

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Description

Anchietea ferrucciae (also called Ferruccia's Anchietea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Anchietea ferrucciae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anchietea ferrucciae is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchietea ferrucciae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Anchietea ferrucciae

Anchietea ferrucciae is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.

Anchietea ferrucciae FAQ

What is the common name of Anchietea ferrucciae?

Ferruccia's Anchietea

What is the natural habitat of Anchietea ferrucciae?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Anchietea ferrucciae?

White or yellow

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899346: Based on the initial data import
Sue Zmarzty (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zmarzty' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.