Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
779703

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 66: 783 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779036



Common Names

  • Ventricosa Mansoa
  • Ventricosa Snail Vine
  • Ventricosa Trumpet Vine


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Description

Mansoa ventricosa (also called Ventricosa 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 ventricosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mansoa ventricosa is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mansoa ventricosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mansoa ventricosa

Mansoa ventricosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Mansoa ventricosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mansoa ventricosa?

Mansoa ventricosa

What is the common name of Mansoa ventricosa?

Ventricosa Mansoa

What is the natural habitat of Mansoa ventricosa?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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:152687-2: 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].