Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
iquitoensis
ID:
779729

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Samp.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Ann. Acad. Brasil. Sci. 7: 122 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779062

Common Names

  • Martinella iquitoensis
  • Iquitoes Martinella
  • Iquitoes Martinella Tree

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Description

Martinella iquitoensis (also called Iquitos Martinella, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It has large, pinnate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Martinella iquitoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Martinella iquitoensis are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Martinella iquitoensis is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune in late winter or early spring to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Martinella iquitoensis

Martinella iquitoensis is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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

Alberto José de Sampaio (1881-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Samp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153707-2: 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].