Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 171 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425477
Common Names
- Fosterella micrantha
- Small-flowered Fosterella
- Small-flowered False Fuchsia
Description
Fosterella micrantha (also called Small-flowered Fosterella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella micrantha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella micrantha has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and seedlings with short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fosterella micrantha is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Fosterella micrantha
Fosterella micrantha can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Fosterella micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella micrantha?
Fosterella micrantha
What type of plant is Fosterella micrantha?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Fosterella micrantha native to?
It is native to Brazil
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans,
Fosterella aletroides,
Fosterella caulescens,
Fosterella chaparensis,
Fosterella cotacajensis,
Fosterella floridensis,
Fosterella gracilis,
Fosterella graminea,
Fosterella hatschbachii,
Fosterella heterophylla,
Fosterella micrantha,
Fosterella pearcei,
Fosterella penduliflora,
Fosterella petiolata,
Fosterella rexiae,
Fosterella rojasii,
Fosterella rusbyi,
Fosterella schidosperma,
Fosterella spectabilis,
Fosterella vasquezii,
Fosterella villosula,
Fosterella weberbaueri,
Fosterella weddelliana,
Fosterella windischii,
Fosterella yuvinkae,
Fosterella nicoliana,
Fosterella batistana,
Fosterella christophii,
Fosterella elviragrossiae,
Fosterella kroemeri,
Fosterella robertreadii,
Fosterella lilliputiana,
Fosterella atlantica,
Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105404-2: 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].