Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
perbracteatum
ID:
781592

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57: 241 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780925



Common Names

  • Amphilophium Perbracteatum
  • Perbracteate Amphilophium
  • Perbracteatum Amphilophium


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Description

Amphilophium perbracteatum (also called 'Bracted Trumpet Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a woody climber with trifoliate leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amphilophium perbracteatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amphilophium perbracteatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are light green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphilophium perbracteatum is a shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. They should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Amphilophium perbracteatum

Amphilophium perbracteatum is native to Central and South America.

Amphilophium perbracteatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphilophium perbracteatum?

Amphilophium perbracteatum

What is the family of Amphilophium perbracteatum?

Bignoniaceae

Where is Amphilophium perbracteatum native to?

Brazil

Species in the Amphilophium genus

Amphilophium pauciflorum, Amphilophium aschersonii, Amphilophium blanchetii, Amphilophium ecuadorense, Amphilophium glaziovii, Amphilophium paniculatum, Amphilophium pannosum, Amphilophium perbracteatum, Amphilophium pilosum, Amphilophium sandwithii, Amphilophium vauthieri, Amphilophium arenarium, Amphilophium bauhinioides, Amphilophium bracteatum, Amphilophium buccinatorium, Amphilophium chocoense, Amphilophium cremersii, Amphilophium crucigerum, Amphilophium cuneifolium, Amphilophium cynanchoides, Amphilophium dasytrichum, Amphilophium dolichoides, Amphilophium elongatum, Amphilophium falcatum, Amphilophium frutescens, Amphilophium gnaphalanthum, Amphilophium granulosum, Amphilophium lactiflorum, Amphilophium laeve, Amphilophium laxiflorum, Amphilophium magnoliifolium, Amphilophium mansoanum, Amphilophium nunezii, Amphilophium obovatum, Amphilophium occidentale, Amphilophium parkeri, Amphilophium porphyrotrichum, Amphilophium pulverulentum, Amphilophium reticulatum, Amphilophium rodriguesii, Amphilophium scabriusculum, Amphilophium stamineum, Amphilophium steyermarkii, Amphilophium dusenianum, Amphilophium campinae, Amphilophium lohmanniae, Amphilophium racemosum, Amphilophium ayaricum, Amphilophium carolinae, Amphilophium monophyllum,

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272085-2: 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].