cricketvine
Fridericia chica (Bonpl.) L.G.Lohmann
Fridericia chica (Bignoniaceae) is a plant species known for its reddish dry leaflets, distinguishing it from other Fridericia species. It is found in regions across South and Central America, including Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and others. The species is used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, with an orange-red dye extracted from its leaves. Flowers are collected from October to March, with fruits appearing in March and November.
Description
Fridericia chica, commonly known as cricketvine, is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. It is distributed across several countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and parts of Central America. The plant is recognized by its reddish dry leaflets, a key feature that differentiates it from other species in the genus. It is used by indigenous peoples for cosmetic purposes, with a dye extracted from the leaves used to stain the skin. Reproductive activity occurs between October and March, with fruiting in March and November. The species is also valued for its medicinal applications.
Other common names
cricketvine
Distribution
BR · Cimitarra | Girón | Sabana de Torres · Parte alta del río Guangüí, Cauca · Amazonas, Antioquia, Bolívar, Caquetá, Chocó, Córdoba, La Guajira, Guaviare, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Putumayo, Santander, Valle, Vaupés · Argentina Northeast · Belize · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · French Guiana · Guatemala · Honduras · Leeward Is. · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Panamá · Paraguay · Peru · Puerto Rico · Trinidad-Tobago
Synonyms
Bignonia cuprea var. grandifloraBignonia cuprea var. parvifloraArrabidaea chica var. acutifoliaArrabidaea chica var. angustifoliaArrabidaea chica var. cupreaArrabidaea chica var. thyrsoideaLundia chicaTemnocydia carajuraVasconcellia acutifoliaAdenocalymma portoricenseArrabidaea acutifoliaArrabidaea chicaArrabidaea chica f. cupreaArrabidaea cupreaArrabidaea cupreaArrabidaea larensisArrabidaea roseaBignonia chicaBignonia cupreaBignonia rubescensBignonia rufescensBignonia thyrsoideaBignonia triphyllaBignonia triphyllaAdenocalymma portoricensisBignonia rosea
