Parmentiera morii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morii
ID:
780147
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 25(1): 105 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779480
Common Names
- Parmentiera morii
- Morii Parmentiera
- Morii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parmentiera morii (also called Morii's Parmentiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody climber with pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in humid forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Parmentiera morii 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 morii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parmentiera morii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball. It is also possible to propagate this plant from seed, but it is a slow process.
Where to Find Parmentiera morii
Parmentiera morii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Parmentiera morii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parmentiera morii?
Parmentiera morii
What type of plant is Parmentiera morii?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Parmentiera morii found?
Central and South America
Species in the Parmentiera genus
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
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183294-2: 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].