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Strongylodon Siderospermus
''Strongylodon'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes 16 species of lianas native to the western Pacific, from the Philippines and Sulawesi to New Guinea, Queensland, and the south Pacific, and to Madagascar, Réunion, and the Comoro and Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean. Typical habitats are tropical rain forest, thicket, or secondary vegetation, often in wetlands and near water. Some species can grow up to 40 meters long. The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The most well-known species in the genus is ''Strongylodon macrobotrys'', also known as jade vine. Taxonomy The genus was named by Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel in 1836. The genus name derives from ''strongylos'' "round", and ''odous'' "tooth",, . referring to the rounded teeth of the jade vine's Calyx (botany), calyx. Species 16 species are accepted: * ''Strongylodon archboldianus'' * ''Strongylodon caeruleus'' * ''Strongylodon celebicus'' * ''Strongylodon crassifolius'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongylodon Macrobotrys
''Strongylodon macrobotrys'', commonly known as the jade vine, emerald vine,''The Royal Horticultural Society A–Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants'', ed. Christopher Brickell, Dorling Kindersley, London, 1996, , p987 or turquoise jade vine, is a leguminous vine endemic to the Philippines. It is a popular ornamental plant known for its cascading clusters of vibrant turquoise or greenish-blue claw-shaped flowers. Cultivating jade vine requires a tropical environment, making it a popular choice in botanical gardens and conservatories. The plant's striking appearance and limited distribution contribute to its allure among plant enthusiasts worldwide. Origins ''Strongylodon macrobotrys'' was first described by Western explorers in 1841. The plant was noted on the jungled slopes of Mount Makiling, on the Philippines’ Luzon Island, by members of the United States Exploring Expedition. The plant received its Western name and was first described in Western literature by Harvard-based bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongylodon Craveniae
''Strongylodon'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes 16 species of lianas native to the western Pacific, from the Philippines and Sulawesi to New Guinea, Queensland, and the south Pacific, and to Madagascar, Réunion, and the Comoro and Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean. Typical habitats are tropical rain forest, thicket, or secondary vegetation, often in wetlands and near water. Some species can grow up to 40 meters long. The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The most well-known species in the genus is ''Strongylodon macrobotrys'', also known as jade vine. Taxonomy The genus was named by Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel in 1836. The genus name derives from ''strongylos'' "round", and ''odous'' "tooth",, . referring to the rounded teeth of the jade vine's calyx. Species 16 species are accepted: * '' Strongylodon archboldianus'' * '' Strongylodon caeruleus'' * '' Strongylodon celebicus'' * '' Strongylodon crassifolius'' * '' Stron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongylodon Juangonzalezii
''Strongylodon juangonzalezii'', commonly called JC's vine or purple jade vine, is a species of leguminous perennial liana (woody vine) endemic to the tropical forests of the Philippines. It bears a cluster of large flowers that are initially lilac to purple in color, but become a striking blue as they mature. Taxonomy ''Strongylodon juangonzalezii'' was first described in 2016 from specimens collected from the Buenavista Protected Landscape of Mulanay, Quezon Province. It is named after Juan Carlos Tecson Gonzalez, a professor of zoology and the then director of the UPLB Museum of Natural History. The generic name comes from Greek ''strongylos'' ("round") and ''odontos'' ("tooth-like"), in reference to the teeth-like shape of the flowers. Description ''Strongylodon juangonzalezii'' is a large woody vine (liana) that climbs up to forest canopies. Each leaf is borne on long petioles that split into three leaflets with rounded bases and pointed tips, each around long and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongylodon Elmeri
''Strongylodon'' is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes 16 species of lianas native to the western Pacific, from the Philippines and Sulawesi to New Guinea, Queensland, and the south Pacific, and to Madagascar, Réunion, and the Comoro and Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean. Typical habitats are tropical rain forest, thicket, or secondary vegetation, often in wetlands and near water. Some species can grow up to 40 meters long. The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The most well-known species in the genus is ''Strongylodon macrobotrys'', also known as jade vine. Taxonomy The genus was named by Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel in 1836. The genus name derives from ''strongylos'' "round", and ''odous'' "tooth",, . referring to the rounded teeth of the jade vine's calyx. Species 16 species are accepted: * '' Strongylodon archboldianus'' * '' Strongylodon caeruleus'' * '' Strongylodon celebicus'' * '' Strongylodon crassifolius'' * ''Strong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
