Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
779675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 66: 780 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779008



Common Names

  • Lance-Leaf Mansoa
  • Lance-Leaf Snail Vine
  • Lance-Leaf Trumpet Vine


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Description

Mansoa lanceolata (also called Lanceleaf Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Mansoa lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mansoa lanceolata is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petaled star-shaped bloom. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mansoa lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Mansoa lanceolata can be found in Central and South America.

Mansoa lanceolata FAQ

What is the common name of Mansoa lanceolata?

Lance-leaved trumpet flower

What is the natural habitat of Mansoa lanceolata?

Tropical rainforests

What is the growth habit of Mansoa lanceolata?

Climbing shrub

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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:152680-2: 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].