Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dressleri
ID:
780043

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 7(2): 85 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779376



Common Names

  • Parmentiera dressleri
  • Dressler's Parmentiera
  • Dressler's Parmentiera


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Description

Parmentiera dressleri (also called Dressler's Parmentiera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape, with serrate margins and a pointed tip. The bark is gray and smooth.

Uses & Benefits

Parmentiera dressleri is a popular ornamental plant, often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parmentiera dressleri is a white or pale yellow colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parmentiera dressleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with the same mix. Keep the seedlings moist and in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Parmentiera dressleri

Parmentiera dressleri is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183291-2: 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].