Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
talbotii
ID:
1245100

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 78 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244438

Common Names

  • Phaulopsis talbotii
  • Talbotii Phaulopsis
  • Phaulopsis Talbotii

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Description

Phaulopsis talbotii (also called Talbot's Vine, Talbot's False Trumpet Vine, and Talbot's Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to tropical Africa. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with yellow throats. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phaulopsis talbotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaulopsis talbotii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaulopsis talbotii is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Phaulopsis talbotii

Phaulopsis talbotii is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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