Fernandoa macroloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroloba
ID:
783002
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Steenis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 136 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782335
Common Names
- Fernandoa Macroloba
- Macrolobas Fernandoa
- Fernandoas Macroloba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fernandoa macroloba (also called Large-Leaved 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 macroloba 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 macroloba 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fernandoa macroloba 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 macroloba
Fernandoa macroloba can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109632-1: 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].