Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
millingtonioides
ID:
780033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 464 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779366

Common Names

  • Pyrostegia millingtonioides
  • Millington's Pyrostegia
  • Pyrostegia

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Description

Pyrostegia millingtonioides (also called Millingtonioides Pyrostegia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with serrate margins and a pointed tip. The bark is gray and smooth.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrostegia millingtonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrostegia millingtonioides is a bright orange-red colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrostegia millingtonioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with the same mix. Keep the seedlings moist and in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Pyrostegia millingtonioides

Pyrostegia millingtonioides is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Pyrostegia millingtonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrostegia millingtonioides?

Pyrostegia millingtonioides

What type of plant is Pyrostegia millingtonioides?

It is a shrub

Where does Pyrostegia millingtonioides grow?

It is native to South America

Species in the Pyrostegia 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

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:214972-2: 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].