Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
780675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 435 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780008

Common Names

  • Fridericia Costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Fridericia
  • Costa Rican Fridericia Creeper

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Description

Fridericia costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with yellow flowers, native to Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fridericia costaricensis is a shrub native to Central America. It has fragrant white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or to provide shade in hot climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Fridericia costaricensis has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fridericia costaricensis is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Fridericia costaricensis

Fridericia costaricensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Fridericia costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fridericia costaricensis?

Fridericia costaricensis

What is the common name of Fridericia costaricensis?

Costa Rican Fridericia

What is the natural habitat of Fridericia costaricensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' 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:77141999-1: 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].