Status:
valid
Authors:
Dugand
Source:
iplants
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Mutisia 8: 2 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779513
Common Names
- Romeroa verticillata
- Verticillata Romeroa
- Verticillata
Description
Romeroa verticillata (also called Whorled Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Romeroa verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Romeroa verticillata has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Romeroa verticillata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Romeroa verticillata
Romeroa verticillata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Romeroa verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Romeroa verticillata?
Romeroa verticillata
What is the common name of Romeroa verticillata?
Whorled Romeroa
What is the natural habitat of Romeroa verticillata?
Tropical rainforest in Africa
Species in the Romeroa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221843-2: 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].