Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
780180

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


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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.

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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

Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.
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].