Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pitardii
ID:
322481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 160 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321813



Common Names

  • Beaumontia Pitardii
  • Pitard's Beaumontia
  • Pitard's Glory Vine


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Synonyms

  • Beaumontia campanulata Pit. [illegitimate]

Description

Beaumontia pitardii (also called Pitard's Beaumontia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a woody climber with glossy green leaves and large, fragrant white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Beaumontia pitardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beaumontia pitardii has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beaumontia pitardii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Beaumontia pitardii

Beaumontia pitardii can be found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Beaumontia pitardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beaumontia pitardii?

Beaumontia pitardii

What type of plant is Beaumontia pitardii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Beaumontia pitardii native to?

Beaumontia pitardii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20262: Based on the initial data import
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.