Tecomanthe burungu - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burungu
ID:
1521119
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zich & A.J.Ford
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 31: 481 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007790
Common Names
- Tecomanthe Burungu
- Burungu Vine
- Tecomanthe
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Tecomanthe burungu (also called Burungu Creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a small, terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem that can reach up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tecomanthe burungu is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tecomanthe burungu is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, pointed leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Tecomanthe burungu is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and kept in a warm, shaded area. Germination can take up to several months. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Tecomanthe burungu
Tecomanthe burungu is native to Australia and can be found in moist forests and savannas.
Tecomanthe burungu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tecomanthe burungu?
Tecomanthe burungu
Where is Tecomanthe burungu found?
New Guinea
What is the flower color of Tecomanthe burungu?
White
Species in the Tecomanthe 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208254-1: 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].