Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aculeata
ID:
780130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Seem.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 183 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779463

Common Names

  • Aculeata Parmentiera
  • Aculeata Parmentieras
  • Aculeata Parmentiera

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Description

Parmentiera aculeata (also called prickly parmentiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Parmentiera aculeata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parmentiera aculeata is a small, white, saucer-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parmentiera aculeata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Parmentiera aculeata requires minimal care and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Parmentiera aculeata

Parmentiera aculeata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Parmentiera aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parmentiera aculeata?

Parmentiera aculeata

What is the common name of Parmentiera aculeata?

Spiny Parmentiera

What is the habitat of Parmentiera aculeata?

Parmentiera aculeata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110241-1: 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].