Godmania aesculifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aesculifolia
ID:
783033
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Standl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Lista Pl. Salvador : 200 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782366
Common Names
- Aesculifolia Godmania
- Aesculifolia Godmania Vine
- Aesculifolia Godmania Creeper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Godmania aesculifolia (also called Aesculus-leaved Godmania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Amazon region of South America. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 6–15 m. Its leaves are pinnate, with 7–13 leaflets, and its flowers are white or yellowish in color.
Uses & Benefits
Godmania aesculifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Godmania aesculifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have ovate to obovate leaves that are dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Godmania aesculifolia is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Godmania aesculifolia
Godmania aesculifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Godmania aesculifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Godmania aesculifolia?
Godmania aesculifolia
What type of plant is Godmania aesculifolia?
It is a shrub
Where is Godmania aesculifolia native to?
It is native to the Caribbean
Species in the Godmania genus
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111572-2: 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].