Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
verticillata
ID:
428616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 30 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427948



Common Names

  • Wilbrandia verticillata
  • Verticillata Wilbrandia
  • Vertic Wilbrandia


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Synonyms

  • Momordica verticillata Vell. [unknown]
  • Wilbrandia scabra Mart. [unknown]
  • Wilbrandia fluminensis Wawra [unknown]
  • Wilbrandia longibracteata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Wilbrandia drastica Mart. [unknown]
  • Wilbrandia riedelii Silva Manso [unknown]
  • Anguria aculeolata Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Anguria gaudichaudiana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Anguria meyeniana Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Wilbrandia verticillata (also called Wilbrandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Wilbrandia verticillata is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wilbrandia verticillata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wilbrandia verticillata is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Wilbrandia verticillata

Wilbrandia verticillata is native to Brazil and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern and western coasts.

Wilbrandia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wilbrandia verticillata?

Wilbrandia verticillata

What type of plant is Wilbrandia verticillata?

It is a shrub

Where is Wilbrandia verticillata native to?

It is native to Central and South America

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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