Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) L.G.Lohmann
Source:
iplants
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 456 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782503
Common Names
- Pachyptera Aromatica
- Aromatic Pachyptera
- Fragrant Trumpet Vine
Description
Pachyptera aromatica (also called Aromatic Pachyptera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky hillsides, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pachyptera aromatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make fences and hedges.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pachyptera aromatica is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachyptera aromatica is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pachyptera aromatica
Pachyptera aromatica is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pachyptera aromatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachyptera aromatica?
Pachyptera aromatica
What is the common name of Pachyptera aromatica?
Aromatic Pachyptera
What is the natural habitat of Pachyptera aromatica?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Pachyptera 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:77142088-1: 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].