Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
268587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jans.-Jac.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guianas , Ser. A, 4(148): 60 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267919

Common Names

  • Petrea Sulphurea
  • Sulphur Petrea
  • Sulphur Wreath

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Description

Petrea swallenii (also called Swallen's Petrea, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial vine that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, slender stems with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Petrea sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Petrea sulphurea are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrea sulphurea is an evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a potting mix. Once established, Petrea sulphurea can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Petrea sulphurea

Petrea sulphurea is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Petrea sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrea sulphurea?

Petrea sulphurea

What is the common name of Petrea sulphurea?

Sulphur Petrea

What is the natural habitat of Petrea sulphurea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Marion Josephine Jansen-Jacobs (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jans.-Jac.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935565-1: 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].