Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Steenis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 135 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782324
Common Names
- Fernandoa Adenophylla
- Adenophylla Fernandoa
- Fernandoas Adenophylla
Description
Fernandoa adenophylla (also called Adenophyllous Fernandoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has bright green, glossy foliage and produces white, tubular flowers in the summer. It is often found in gardens, parks, and other cultivated areas, as well as in moist, wooded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fernandoa adenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fernandoa adenophylla is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fernandoa adenophylla is an evergreen climber that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Fernandoa adenophylla
Fernandoa adenophylla is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Fernandoa adenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fernandoa adenophylla?
Fernandoa adenophylla
What is the common name of Fernandoa adenophylla?
Adenophyllous Fernandoa
What is the family of Fernandoa adenophylla?
Sterculiaceae
Species in the Fernandoa genus
Fernandoa abbreviata,
Fernandoa adenophylla,
Fernandoa adolfi-friderici,
Fernandoa bracteata,
Fernandoa brilletii,
Fernandoa coccinea,
Fernandoa collignonii,
Fernandoa ferdinandi,
Fernandoa guangxiensis,
Fernandoa lutea,
Fernandoa macrantha,
Fernandoa macroloba,
Fernandoa madagascariensis,
Fernandoa magnifica,
Fernandoa serrata,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109624-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].