Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
780151

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

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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.

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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 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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
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].