Flora of Mozambique: Cultivated plants
Petrea volubilis
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Shenstone, Mt Hampden
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Shenstone, Mt Hampden
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Shenstone, Mt Hampden
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Ruhuha, Kigali
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Purple wreath (English) Queen's wreath (English) Sandpaper vine (English) |
| Description: | For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Notes: | Commonly planted as a garden ornamental. |
| Derivation of specific name: | volubilis: twining, enveloping |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Native in Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. |
| Growth form(s): | Liane, shrub over 2 m. |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Fernandes, R. (2005). Verbenaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(7) Page 7. Malaise, P. (1985). Verbenaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume III Page 286. (Includes a picture). |
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Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Petrea volubilis
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Petrea volubilisAfrican Plant Database: Petrea volubilis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Petrea volubilis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Petrea volubilis
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Petrea volubilis
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iNaturalist: Petrea volubilis
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Petrea volubilis
JSTOR Plant Science: Petrea volubilis
Plants of the World Online: Petrea volubilis
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Wikipedia: Petrea volubilis