Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
echitidea
ID:
780009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 102 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779342



Common Names

  • Pleonotoma echitidea
  • Echitide False Pea
  • False Pea


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Description

Pleonotoma echitidea (also called Echitidea Pleonotoma, 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

Pleonotoma echitidea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleonotoma echitidea is yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and round, with a brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleonotoma echitidea is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a warm, sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Pleonotoma echitidea

Pleonotoma echitidea is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Pleonotoma echitidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleonotoma echitidea?

Pleonotoma echitidea

What is the common name of Pleonotoma echitidea?

Echitidea

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Fabaceae

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

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:202077-2: 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].