Fridericia oxycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpa
ID:
783209
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) L.G.Lohmann
Source:
iplants
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 441 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782542
Common Names
- Fridericia Oxycarpa
- Sharp-Fruited Fridericia
- Sharp-Fruited Trumpet Vine
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Fridericia oxycarpa (also called Fridericia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree with yellow flowers and is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, open forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fridericia oxycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fridericia oxycarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Fridericia oxycarpa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Fridericia oxycarpa
Fridericia oxycarpa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Fridericia oxycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fridericia oxycarpa?
Fridericia oxycarpa
Where is Fridericia oxycarpa found?
It is found in Brazil.
What is the natural habitat of Fridericia oxycarpa?
It is found in tropical rainforests.
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' 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:77142048-1: 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].