Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ricasoliana
ID:
779954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tanfani) Sprague

Source:
iplants

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(2): 450 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779287



Common Names

  • Ricasoli's Trumpet Vine
  • Podranea Ricasoliana
  • Ricasoli's Trumpet Creeper


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Description

Podranea ricasoliana (also called Ricasoliana Podranea, among many other common names) is a woody vine that is native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of up to 10 m and has white flowers. It is found in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Podranea ricasoliana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podranea ricasoliana has small, yellow, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podranea ricasoliana is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Podranea ricasoliana

Podranea ricasoliana can be found in South Africa.

Podranea ricasoliana FAQ

What is the common name of Podranea ricasoliana?

Pink Trumpet Vine

What is the scientific name of Pink Trumpet Vine?

Podranea ricasoliana

What is the growth habit of Podranea ricasoliana?

It is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber

Species in the Podranea 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

Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110440-1: 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].