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
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.
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 Wilbrandia genus
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