Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
rostrata
ID:
826864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeppesen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 14(188): 25 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826198

Common Names

  • Burmeistera Rostrata
  • Climbing Trumpet Vine
  • Tropical Trumpet Vine

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Description

Burmeistera rostrata (also called Rostrata, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Burmeistera genus. It is a small shrub with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Burmeistera rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmeistera rostrata is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmeistera rostrata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Burmeistera rostrata

Burmeistera rostrata is found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Burmeistera genus

Burmeistera acuminata, Burmeistera aeribacca, Burmeistera almedae, Burmeistera anderssonii, Burmeistera arbusculifera, Burmeistera asclepiadea, Burmeistera aspera, Burmeistera asplundii, Burmeistera auriculata, Burmeistera borjensis, Burmeistera brachyandra, Burmeistera breviflora, Burmeistera brighamioides, Burmeistera caldasensis, Burmeistera carnosa, Burmeistera ceratocarpa, Burmeistera chiriquiensis, Burmeistera chirripoensis, Burmeistera coleoides, Burmeistera connivens, Burmeistera corei, Burmeistera crassifolia, Burmeistera crebra, Burmeistera crispiloba, Burmeistera curviandra, Burmeistera cyclostigmata, Burmeistera cylindrocarpa, Burmeistera darienensis, Burmeistera dendrophila, Burmeistera dichlora, Burmeistera domingensis, Burmeistera dukei, Burmeistera estrellana, Burmeistera fimbriata, Burmeistera formosa, Burmeistera fruticosa, Burmeistera fuscoapicata, Burmeistera glabrata, Burmeistera glauca, Burmeistera globosa, Burmeistera hammelii, Burmeistera hippobromoides, Burmeistera holm-nielsenii, Burmeistera huacamayensis, Burmeistera ibaguensis, Burmeistera ignimontis, Burmeistera intii, Burmeistera kalbreyeri, Burmeistera killipii, Burmeistera kirkbridei,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-363664: Based on the initial data import
Stig Jeppesen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeppesen' in the authors string.