Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
chica
ID:
779526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bonpl.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 434 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778859



Common Names

  • Fridericia chica
  • Chica Fridericia
  • Chica False Jasmine


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Description

Fridericia chica (also called Chica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo. It is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fridericia chica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and to make paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fridericia chica has a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are light green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fridericia chica is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and covered with a thin layer of soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Fridericia chica

Fridericia chica is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Fridericia chica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fridericia chica?

Fridericia chica

What is the common name of Fridericia chica?

Chica Fridericia

What is the natural habitat of Fridericia chica?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Fridericia genus

Fridericia samydoides, Fridericia arthrerion, Fridericia bahiensis, Fridericia platyphylla, Fridericia candicans, Fridericia carichanensis, Fridericia caudigera, Fridericia chica, Fridericia cinerea, Fridericia cinnamomea, Fridericia conjugata, Fridericia costaricensis, Fridericia crassa, Fridericia craterophora, Fridericia cuneifolia, Fridericia dispar, Fridericia egensis, Fridericia elegans, Fridericia erubescens, Fridericia fagoides, Fridericia fanshawei, Fridericia floribunda, Fridericia florida, Fridericia formosa, Fridericia grosourdyana, Fridericia japurensis, Fridericia lasiantha, Fridericia lauta, Fridericia leucopogon, Fridericia mollis, Fridericia mollissima, Fridericia speciosa, Fridericia mutabilis, Fridericia nicotianiflora, Fridericia nigrescens, Fridericia ornithophila, Fridericia oxycarpa, Fridericia patellifera, Fridericia pearcei, Fridericia pliciflora, Fridericia podopogon, Fridericia poeppigii, Fridericia prancei, Fridericia pubescens, Fridericia pulchella, Fridericia rego, Fridericia simplex, Fridericia spicata, Fridericia subincana, Fridericia subverticillata,

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

Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142115-1: 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].