Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 12: 393 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321768
Common Names
- Beaumontia Longituba
- Long-Tubed Beaumontia
- Long-Tubed Glory Vine
Description
Beaumontia longituba (also called 'Beaumontia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Beaumontia longituba is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beaumontia longituba has large white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beaumontia longituba is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Beaumontia longituba
Beaumontia longituba is native to India and can be found in the southern and western parts of the country.
Beaumontia longituba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beaumontia longituba?
Beaumontia longituba
What is the common name of Beaumontia longituba?
Long-tubed Beaumontia
What is the natural habitat of Beaumontia longituba?
Beaumontia longituba is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Beaumontia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,