Parmentiera cereifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cereifera
ID:
780156
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 302 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779489
Common Names
- Parmentiera cereifera
- Cereifera Parmentiera
- Cereifera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parmentiera cereifera (also called Wax Parmentiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Parmentiera cereifera is used as a food preservative, for making perfumes, and in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parmentiera cereifera are white or pink and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parmentiera cereifera is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Parmentiera cereifera
Parmentiera cereifera can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Parmentiera cereifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parmentiera cereifera?
Parmentiera cereifera
What type of plant is Parmentiera cereifera?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Parmentiera cereifera found?
Central and South America
Species in the Parmentiera 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
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110245-1: 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].