Mansoa onohualcoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onohualcoides
ID:
779685
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 63 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779018
Common Names
- Onohualcoides Mansoa
- Onohualcoides Snail Vine
- Onohualcoides Trumpet Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mansoa onohualcoides (also called Onohualcoides Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Mansoa onohualcoides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mansoa onohualcoides is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mansoa onohualcoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done through seed, but can also be done through cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Mansoa onohualcoides
Mansoa onohualcoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mansoa onohualcoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mansoa onohualcoides?
Mansoa onohualcoides
What is the common name of Mansoa onohualcoides?
Onohualcoides Mansoa
What is the natural habitat of Mansoa onohualcoides?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
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:152681-2: 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].