Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
antirrhiniflora
ID:
1251089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 52: 27 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250427



Common Names

  • Maurandella antirrhiniflora
  • Antirrhinum-flowered Maurandella
  • Snapdragon-flowered Maurandella


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Description

Maurandella antirrhiniflora (also called Antirrhinum-flowered Maurandella, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with stems that can reach up to 2 m in length. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maurandella antirrhiniflora is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maurandella antirrhiniflora has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maurandella antirrhiniflora can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Maurandella antirrhiniflora

Maurandella antirrhiniflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Maurandella antirrhiniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maurandella antirrhiniflora?

Maurandella antirrhiniflora

What is the common name of Maurandella antirrhiniflora?

Antirrhinum-flowered maurandella

What is the natural habitat of Maurandella antirrhiniflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Maurandella genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805502-1: 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].