Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
268590

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 626 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267922

Common Names

  • Petrea Volubilis
  • Climbing Petrea
  • Climbing Wreath

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Description

Petrea volubilis (also called 'Climbing Petrea', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Petrea volubilis 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

Petrea volubilis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrea volubilis 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 volubilis can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Petrea volubilis

Petrea volubilis 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 volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrea volubilis?

Petrea volubilis

What is the common name of Petrea volubilis?

Twining Petrea

What is the natural habitat of Petrea volubilis?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330591-2: 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].