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Arrabidaea patellifera

Scientific Name: Arrabidaea patellifera

Family: Bignoniaceae

Category: Dicot

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Arrabidaea patellifera

Arrabidaea patellifera, a member of the bignonias family (Bignoniaceae), is a plant commonly known as Arrabidaea patellifera. This species is a woody liana, a type of climbing vine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arrabidaea patellifera (Schltdl.) Sandwith
  • Family: Bignoniaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonym: Fridericia patellifera (Schltdl.) L.G.Lohmann, Petastoma patelliferum (Schlecht.) Miers, P. breviflorum Standl.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species is found in areas such as Panama and Peru.
  • It has been recorded in Complejo Humedales Hato Corozal and Cienaga Zapatosa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Arrabidaea patellifera is a woody liana.
  • Leaves are opposite and compound, with 1, 2, or 3 leaflets.
  • Leaflets are wide lanceolate with an obtuse base and entire (smooth) margin.
  • Trunk is described as light brown.
  • Flowers are described as pink-purple.

Chemical Composition

  • Chemical investigations have revealed the presence of mangiferin, isomangiferin, and antioxidant C-glucosylxanthones in the leaves.

Further Information

  • Specimens are preserved at the Missi Botanical Garden (MO).
  • Type specimen identifier: NHMUK - BOT - 292560.

External Resources

  • Information can be found at Discover Life's page.
  • PlantSystematics.org provides phylogeny and nomenclature information.
  • BRAHMS Online distributes Botanical Research and Herbarium Management Software and curated data.