Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 66: 782 (1979 publ. 1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778999
Common Names
- Mansoa alliacea
- Alliaceous Mansoa
- Alliaceous Mansoa Tree
Description
Mansoa alliacea (also called Garlic Vine, among many other common names) is a woody vine that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mansoa alliacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is known to be drought tolerant and is an excellent choice for xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mansoa alliacea are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mansoa alliacea is a shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Mansoa alliacea
Mansoa alliacea is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical deciduous forests and tropical dry forests.
Mansoa alliacea FAQ
What is the common name of Mansoa alliacea?
Garlic vine
What is the natural habitat of Mansoa alliacea?
Tropical rainforests
What is the growth habit of Mansoa alliacea?
Climbing shrub
Species in the Mansoa genus
Mansoa alliacea,
Mansoa lanceolata,
Mansoa montecillensis,
Mansoa onohualcoides,
Mansoa hymenaea,
Mansoa hirsuta,
Mansoa glaziovii,
Mansoa difficilis,
Mansoa angustidens,
Mansoa parvifolia,
Mansoa ventricosa,
Mansoa verrucifera,
Mansoa standleyi,
Mansoa longicalyx,
Mansoa minensis,
Mansoa paganuccii,
Mansoa ivanii,
Mansoa gentryi,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152672-2: 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].