Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
erubescens
ID:
781150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 437 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780483



Common Names

  • Fridericia erubescens
  • Erubescens Fridericia
  • Fridericia


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Description

Fridericia erubescens (also called Fridericia erubescens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Fridericia erubescens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, for soil stabilization, as a windbreak, and as a living fence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fridericia erubescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fridericia erubescens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm location with bright light. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm location with bright light.

Where to Find Fridericia erubescens

Fridericia erubescens can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Fridericia erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fridericia erubescens?

Fridericia erubescens

What is the common name of Fridericia erubescens?

Fridericia erubescens is commonly known as Blushing Fridericia.

What is the natural habitat of Fridericia erubescens?

Fridericia erubescens is native to tropical South America.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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:77142008-1: 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].