Mansoa parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
779696
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.H.Gentry) A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 66: 783 (1979 publ. 1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779029
Common Names
- Parvifolia Mansoa
- Parvifolia Snail Vine
- Parvifolia Trumpet Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mansoa parvifolia (also called Parvifolia Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, cloud forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mansoa parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mansoa parvifolia 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 parvifolia is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune in late winter or early spring to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Mansoa parvifolia
Mansoa parvifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mansoa parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mansoa parvifolia?
Mansoa parvifolia
What is the common name of Mansoa parvifolia?
Parvifolia Mansoa
What is the natural habitat of Mansoa parvifolia?
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:152682-2: 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].