Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Hallé
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 2: 149 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223770
Common Names
- Nesogordonia perpulchra
- Beautiful Nesogordonia
- Beautiful Starburst
Description
Nesogordonia perpulchra (also called Beautiful Nesogordonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nesogordonia perpulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nesogordonia perpulchra has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nesogordonia perpulchra can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Nesogordonia perpulchra
Nesogordonia perpulchra is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Nesogordonia perpulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nesogordonia perpulchra?
Nesogordonia perpulchra
What is the common name of Nesogordonia perpulchra?
Beautiful Nesogordonia
What is the natural habitat of Nesogordonia perpulchra?
Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Nesogordonia genus
Nesogordonia leplaei,
Nesogordonia kabingaensis,
Nesogordonia rakotovaoi,
Nesogordonia tricarpellata,
Nesogordonia ambalabeensis,
Nesogordonia fertilis,
Nesogordonia humbertii,
Nesogordonia normandi,
Nesogordonia micrantha,
Nesogordonia crassipes,
Nesogordonia macrophylla,
Nesogordonia thouarsii,
Nesogordonia monantha,
Nesogordonia bernieri,
Nesogordonia stylosa,
Nesogordonia perrieri,
Nesogordonia pachyneura,
Nesogordonia abrahamii,
Nesogordonia papaverifera,
Nesogordonia holtzii,
Nesogordonia ituriensis,
Nesogordonia fouassieri,
Nesogordonia perpulchra,
Nesogordonia suzannae,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,