Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
insignis
ID:
1306323

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry ex Zuntini & L.G.Lohmann

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 37: 17 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318777



Common Names

  • Martinella insignis
  • Insignis Martinella
  • Martinella Martinella


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Description

Martinella insignis (also called Insignis Martinella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. This plant is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Martinella insignis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Martinella insignis has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Martinella insignis is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and potted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Martinella insignis

Martinella insignis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Martinella insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Martinella insignis?

Martinella insignis

What are the common names of Martinella insignis?

Insignis Martinella

What is the natural habitat of Martinella insignis?

It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the state of Bahia, Brazil

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.
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
Alexandre R. Zuntini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuntini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138471-1: 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].