Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
782996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scott Elliot) A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 62: 481 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782329



Common Names

  • Fernandoa Coccinea
  • Coccineas Fernandoa
  • Fernandoas Coccinea


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Description

Fernandoa coccinea (also called Scarlet 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 bright red, 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 coccinea 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 coccinea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fernandoa coccinea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Fernandoa coccinea

Fernandoa coccinea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Fernandoa coccinea FAQ

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Fernandoa coccinea

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Coccineous Fernandoa

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Sterculiaceae

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

George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109628-1: 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].