Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
murtonii
ID:
322472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 282 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321804

Common Names

  • Beaumontia Murtonii
  • Murton's Beaumontia
  • Murton's Glory Vine

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Synonyms

  • Beaumontia fragrans Pierre & Pit. [unknown]

Description

Beaumontia murtonii (also called Murton's beaumontia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Beaumontia murtonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beaumontia murtonii has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beaumontia murtonii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Beaumontia murtonii

Beaumontia murtonii can be found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Beaumontia murtonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beaumontia murtonii?

Beaumontia murtonii

What type of plant is Beaumontia murtonii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Beaumontia murtonii native to?

Beaumontia murtonii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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,

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