Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Casas
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 123 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273455
Common Names
- Spigelia faveolata
- Faveolata Spigelia
- Faveolat Spigelia
Description
Spigelia faveolata (also called Honeycomb Spigelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in the Amazon rainforest. This plant typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spigelia faveolata is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spigelia faveolata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spigelia faveolata is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Spigelia faveolata
Spigelia faveolata is native to South America.
Spigelia faveolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spigelia faveolata?
Spigelia faveolata
What is the common name of Spigelia faveolata?
Honeycomb Pinkroot
What is the natural habitat of Spigelia faveolata?
Central America
Species in the Spigelia genus
Spigelia paraguayensis,
Spigelia palmeri,
Spigelia nicotianiflora,
Spigelia mexicana,
Spigelia polystachya,
Spigelia hamelioides,
Spigelia guianensis,
Spigelia longiflora,
Spigelia humboldtiana,
Spigelia kleinii,
Spigelia anthelmia,
Spigelia aenea,
Spigelia cremnophila,
Spigelia caaguazuensis,
Spigelia cipoensis,
Spigelia chocoensis,
Spigelia colimensis,
Spigelia megapotamica,
Spigelia queretarensis,
Spigelia amazonica,
Spigelia schultesii,
Spigelia genuflexa,
Spigelia alabamensis,
Spigelia aceifolia,
Spigelia amplexicaulis,
Spigelia beccabungoides,
Spigelia carnosa,
Spigelia cascatensis,
Spigelia catarinensis,
Spigelia heliotropoides,
Spigelia herzogiana,
Spigelia paraguariensis,
Spigelia persicarioides,
Spigelia pygmaea,
Spigelia ramosa,
Spigelia reitzii,
Spigelia riedeliana,
Spigelia rojasiana,
Spigelia tetraptera,
Spigelia valenzuelae,
Spigelia vestita,
Spigelia flemmingiana,
Spigelia hedyotidea,
Spigelia macrophylla,
Spigelia martiana,
Spigelia pedunculata,
Spigelia pusilla,
Spigelia scabrella,
Spigelia sellowiana,
Spigelia spartioides,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,