Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
patellifera
ID:
783219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 442 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782552



Common Names

  • Patellifera Fridericia
  • Patellifera Vine
  • Patellifera Trumpetflower


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Description

Fridericia patellifera (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 patellifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and gastrointestinal disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fridericia spicata is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fridericia patellifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Fridericia patellifera

Fridericia patellifera is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Fridericia patellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fridericia patellifera?

Fridericia patellifera

What is the common name of Fridericia patellifera?

Patelliferous Fridericia

What is the natural habitat of Fridericia patellifera?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' 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:77142052-1: 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].