Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Pierre ex Pichon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 20: 191 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326474
Common Names
- Trachelospermum inflatum
- Inflated Trachelospermum
- Swollen Trachelospermum
Synonyms
- Anodendron inflatum Hassk. [unknown]
- Chonemorpha inflata G.Don [unknown]
- Dendrocharis inflata Miq. [unknown]
- Dendrocharis myrtifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Ecdysanthera inflata K.Schum. [unknown]
- Ecdysanthera myrtifolia K.Schum. [unknown]
- Echites inflatus Blume [unknown]
Description
Trachelospermum inflatum (also called Inflated Trachelospermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has an upright growth habit, with thick, leathery leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in woodlands or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachelospermum inflatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachelospermum inflatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachelospermum inflatum is a small, evergreen vine that is native to Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It prefers bright indirect light and moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Trachelospermum inflatum
Trachelospermum inflatum can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Trachelospermum inflatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachelospermum inflatum?
Trachelospermum inflatum
What type of plant is Trachelospermum inflatum?
Vine
Where does Trachelospermum inflatum grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Trachelospermum 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,