Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1222012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 470 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221350

Common Names

  • Tontelea lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Tontelea
  • Lanceolata

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Description

Tontelea lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Tontelea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tontelea lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tontelea lanceolata is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tontelea lanceolata is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Tontelea lanceolata

Tontelaea lanceolata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50008493: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.