Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1547252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kataoka & L.G.Lohmann

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 177: 110 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027835



Common Names

  • Martinella Tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Martinella
  • Tomentosa


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Description

Martinella tomentosa (also called Woolly Martinella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and can reach up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic in shape. Its flowers are white and its fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Martinella tomentosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Martinella tomentosa is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Martinella tomentosa is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. These should be placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Martinella tomentosa

Martinella tomentosa is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Martinella tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Martinella tomentosa?

Martinella tomentosa

What is the natural habitat of Martinella tomentosa?

Tropical rainforests

What are the uses of Martinella tomentosa?

The leaves of Martinella tomentosa are used for medicinal purposes

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:77217117-1: 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].