Pleonotoma orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
779965
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
iplants
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 92 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779298
Common Names
- Oriental Pleonotoma
- Pleonotoma Orientalis
- Oriental Pleonotoma Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleonotoma orientalis (also called Oriental Pleonotoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It typically grows to a height of up to 8 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pleonotoma orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleonotoma orientalis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleonotoma orientalis is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pleonotoma orientalis
Pleonotoma orientalis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Pleonotoma orientalis FAQ
What is the common name of Pleonotoma orientalis?
Oriental Pleonotoma
What is the scientific name of Oriental Pleonotoma?
Pleonotoma orientalis
What is the growth habit of Pleonotoma orientalis?
It is a small evergreen tree
Species in the Pleonotoma genus
Pleonotoma variabilis, Pleonotoma tetraquetra, Pleonotoma stichadenia, Pleonotoma pavettiflora, Pleonotoma orientalis, Pleonotoma melioides, Pleonotoma jasminifolia, Pleonotoma fluminensis, Pleonotoma dendrotricha, Pleonotoma clematis, Pleonotoma castelnaei, Pleonotoma bracteata, Pleonotoma echitidea, Pleonotoma exserta, Pleonotoma longiflora, Pleonotoma fissicalyx, Pleonotoma stichadenium,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:202083-2: 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].