Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
inflatum
ID:
327142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Pierre ex Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 20: 191 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326474



Common Names

  • Trachelospermum inflatum
  • Inflated Trachelospermum
  • Swollen Trachelospermum


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Synonyms

  • Anodendron inflatum Hassk. [unknown]
  • Chonemorpha inflata G.Don [unknown]
  • Dendrocharis inflata Miq. [unknown]
  • Dendrocharis myrtifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera inflata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera myrtifolia K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echites inflatus Blume [unknown]

Description

Trachelospermum inflatum (also called Inflated Trachelospermum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has an upright growth habit, with thick, leathery leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often in woodlands or grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachelospermum inflatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachelospermum inflatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachelospermum inflatum is a small, evergreen vine that is native to Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It prefers bright indirect light and moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist.

Where to Find Trachelospermum inflatum

Trachelospermum inflatum can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Trachelospermum inflatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachelospermum inflatum?

Trachelospermum inflatum

What type of plant is Trachelospermum inflatum?

Vine

Where does Trachelospermum inflatum grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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-207105: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.