Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) L.G.Lohmann
Source:
iplants
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 439 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780681
Common Names
- Grosourdyana Fridericia
- Fridericia Grosourdyana
- Grosourdyana Fridericia
Description
Fridericia grosourdyana (also called Fridericia, Fridericia grosourdyana, and Fridericia brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has a straight trunk with a rounded crown and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Fridericia grosourdyana is used as an ornamental plant and is popular for its showy, fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fridericia grosourdyana is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fridericia grosourdyana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Fridericia grosourdyana
Fridericia grosourdyana can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Fridericia grosourdyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fridericia grosourdyana?
Fridericia grosourdyana
What are the common names of Fridericia grosourdyana?
Brazilian rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Fridericia grosourdyana?
It is native to Brazil and grows in 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142015-1: 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].