Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham.) L.G.Lohmann
Source:
iplants
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 438 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780484
Common Names
- Fridericia fagoides
- Fagoides Fridericia
- Fridericia
Description
Fridericia fagoides (also called Fridericia fagoides, 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 fagoides 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 fagoides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fridericia fagoides 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 fagoides
Fridericia fagoides is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Fridericia fagoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fridericia fagoides?
Fridericia fagoides
What is the common name of Fridericia fagoides?
Fridericia fagoides is commonly known as Fagoid Fridericia.
What is the natural habitat of Fridericia fagoides?
Fridericia fagoides 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142009-1: 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].