Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
967438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2): 73 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966776



Common Names

  • Nigrescens Faramea
  • Nigrescens Faramea
  • Nigrescens Faramea


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Description

Faramea nigrescens (also called 'Black Faramea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in wet forests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea nigrescens is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Faramea nigrescens is yellow, with a red center. The seed is small and oval, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faramea nigrescens is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Faramea nigrescens

Faramea nigrescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Faramea genus

Faramea accumulans, Faramea areolata, Faramea guaramacalensis, Faramea hymenocalyx, Faramea longistipula, Faramea paratiensis, Faramea picinguabae, Faramea zamorensis, Faramea chiapensis, Faramea oaxacensis, Faramea pedunculata, Faramea schunkeana, Faramea melicoccoides, Faramea frondosa, Faramea colombiana, Faramea nocturna, Faramea biflora, Faramea condorica, Faramea bicolor, Faramea atlantica, Faramea ortiziana, Faramea robusta, Faramea acuminatissima, Faramea affinis, Faramea ampla, Faramea amplifolia, Faramea angusta, Faramea anisocalyx, Faramea anisodonta, Faramea apodantha, Faramea aristata, Faramea australis, Faramea axillaris, Faramea axilliflora, Faramea bahiensis, Faramea bangii, Faramea belizensis, Faramea berryi, Faramea blanchetiana, Faramea blechoides, Faramea boomii, Faramea brachyloba, Faramea brachysiphon, Faramea bracteata, Faramea brevipes, Faramea calimana, Faramea calophylla, Faramea calyciflora, Faramea calyptrata, Faramea campanella,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,