Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Taxon 24: 342 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779322
Common Names
- Pleonotoma fluminensis
- Fluminense False Pea
- False Pea
Description
Pleonotoma fluminensis (also called river pleonotoma, 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
Pleonotoma fluminensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleonotoma fluminensis is yellow in colour with five petals. The seed is small and oval, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleonotoma fluminensis is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 6 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is frost-sensitive and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Pleonotoma fluminensis
Pleonotoma fluminensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pleonotoma fluminensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleonotoma fluminensis?
Pleonotoma fluminensis
What type of plant is Pleonotoma fluminensis?
It is a shrub
Where does Pleonotoma fluminensis grow?
It is native to South America
Species in the Pleonotoma genus
Pleonotoma variabilis,
Pleonotoma tetraquetra,
Pleonotoma stichadenia,
Pleonotoma pavettiflora,
Pleonotoma orientalis,
Pleonotoma melioides,
Pleonotoma jasminifolia,
Pleonotoma fluminensis,
Pleonotoma dendrotricha,
Pleonotoma clematis,
Pleonotoma castelnaei,
Pleonotoma bracteata,
Pleonotoma echitidea,
Pleonotoma exserta,
Pleonotoma longiflora,
Pleonotoma fissicalyx,
Pleonotoma stichadenium,
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:202079-2: 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].