Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
punctatus
ID:
1297270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 706 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296608



Common Names

  • Vismianthus punctatus
  • Punctate Vismianthus
  • Punctate Connarus


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Description

Vismianthus punctatus (also called Spotted Vismianthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vismianthus punctatus is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismianthus punctatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismianthus punctatus is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Vismianthus punctatus

Vismianthus punctatus can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Vismianthus punctatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismianthus punctatus?

Vismianthus punctatus

What are the common names of Vismianthus punctatus?

Dotted Vismianthus, Dotted Vine

What is the natural habitat of Vismianthus punctatus?

Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands

Species in the Vismianthus genus

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,