Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Sprague
Source:
iplants
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1919: 312 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779030
Common Names
- Obtusifolia Markhamia
- Obtusifolia Snail Vine
- Obtusifolia Trumpet Vine
Description
Muenteria zanzibarica (also called White Memora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Markhamia obtusifolia 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 Markhamia obtusifolia is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Markhamia obtusifolia 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 Markhamia obtusifolia
Markhamia obtusifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Markhamia obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Markhamia obtusifolia?
Markhamia obtusifolia
What is the common name of Markhamia obtusifolia?
Obtusifolia Markhamia
What is the natural habitat of Markhamia obtusifolia?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa
Species in the Markhamia genus
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:110021-1: 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].