Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
967711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay & Dunst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Venez. Orchids Ill. 5: 126 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967049

Common Names

  • Sanguinea Fernandezia
  • Sanguinea False-Foxglove
  • Fernandezia sanguinea

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Description

Fernandezia sanguinea (also called Sanguine Fernandezia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fernandezia sanguinea is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It can also be used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fernandezia sanguinea has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fernandezia sanguinea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Fernandezia sanguinea

Fernandezia sanguinea can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry and hot climates.

Species in the Fernandezia genus

Fernandezia aurantiaca, Fernandezia falcifolia, Fernandezia gracillima, Fernandezia hagsateri, Fernandezia hispidula, Fernandezia lycopodioides, Fernandezia mexicana, Fernandezia capitata, Fernandezia bryophyta, Fernandezia cuencae, Fernandezia crystallina, Fernandezia cardenasii, Fernandezia costaricensis, Fernandezia bucarasicae, Fernandezia tenuis, Fernandezia theodorii, Fernandezia tortuosa, Fernandezia cyrtophylla, Fernandezia vaginata, Fernandezia breviconnata, Fernandezia pastii, Fernandezia pectinata, Fernandezia peperomioides, Fernandezia tajacayaensis, Fernandezia debedoutii, Fernandezia stuebelii, Fernandezia squarrosa, Fernandezia serra, Fernandezia pseudodichaea, Fernandezia favosifolia, Fernandezia piesikii, Fernandezia distichoides, Fernandezia ecallosa, Fernandezia micrangis, Fernandezia micrantha, Fernandezia minus, Fernandezia nubivaga, Fernandezia parvifolia, Fernandezia dalstroemii, Fernandezia ecuadorensis, Fernandezia denticulata, Fernandezia hartwegii, Fernandezia ionanthera, Fernandezia lanceolata, Fernandezia maculata, Fernandezia myrtillus, Fernandezia nigrosignata, Fernandezia sanguinea, Fernandezia subbiflora, Fernandezia tica,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84415: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Galfrid C.K. Dunsterville (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunst.' in the authors string.