Parmentiera stenocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenocarpa
ID:
780143
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dugand & L.B.Sm.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 7: 17 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779476
Common Names
- Stenocarpa Parmentiera
- Stenocarpa Parmentieras
- Stenocarpa Parmentiera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parmentiera stenocarpa (also called narrow-fruited parmentiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Parmentiera stenocarpa 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 stenocarpa 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 stenocarpa is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 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 stenocarpa
Parmentiera stenocarpa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Parmentiera stenocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parmentiera stenocarpa?
Parmentiera stenocarpa
What type of plant is Parmentiera stenocarpa?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Parmentiera stenocarpa 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
Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183296-2: 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].