Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4: 263 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779484
Common Names
- Parmentiera macrophylla
- Macrophylla Parmentiera
- Macrophylla
Description
Parmentiera macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Parmentiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parmentiera macrophylla is used as a food preservative, for making perfumes, and in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parmentiera macrophylla is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parmentiera macrophylla is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Parmentiera macrophylla
Parmentiera macrophylla can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Parmentiera macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parmentiera macrophylla?
Parmentiera macrophylla
What type of plant is Parmentiera macrophylla?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Parmentiera macrophylla found?
Central and South America
Species in the Parmentiera genus
Parmentiera dressleri,
Parmentiera trunciflora,
Parmentiera valerii,
Parmentiera aculeata,
Parmentiera stenocarpa,
Parmentiera parviflora,
Parmentiera morii,
Parmentiera millspaughiana,
Parmentiera macrophylla,
Parmentiera cereifera,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183292-2: 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].