Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
limae
ID:
1306356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.H.Gentry) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 440 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318810

Common Names

  • Fridericia limae
  • Limae Tree
  • Limae Palm

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Description

Fridericia limae (also called Fridericia limae, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear, lanceolate and up to 15 cm long. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Fridericia limae is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fridericia limae has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fridericia limae is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fridericia limae

Fridericia limae can be found in the montane forests of Central and South America.

Fridericia limae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fridericia limae?

Fridericia limae

What is the common name of Fridericia limae?

Lima Fridericia

What is the family of Fridericia limae?

Bignoniaceae

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

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' 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:77142036-1: 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].