Status:
valid
Authors:
Steenis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Rec. Trav. Bot. Néerl. 24: 873 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779990
Common Names
- Tecomanthe Ternatensis
- Ternate Creeper
- Tecomanthe Ternatensis Creeper
Description
Tecomanthe ternatensis (also called Ternate Creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with yellow flowers, native to New Guinea. It is found in lowland rainforest and hill forest.
Uses & Benefits
Tecomanthe ternatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tecomanthe ternatensis has yellow, tubular flowers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tecomanthe ternatensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Tecomanthe ternatensis
Tecomanthe ternatensis is native to South Africa.
Species in the Tecomanthe 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:111329-1: 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].