Adenocalymma validum
(K.Schum.) L.G.Lohmann
Bignoniaceae
Adenocalymma flavidum (DC.) L.G.Lohmann
Bignonia flava DC.
Bignonia flavida DC.
Memora duckei A.Samp.
Memora flavida (DC.) Bureau & K.Schum.
Memora obidensis A.Samp.
Memora valida K.Schum.
Pleonotoma flava (DC.) Miers
Pleonotoma flavida (DC.) Miers
Common Name:
General Information
Adenocalymma validum is a woody plant with climbing stems, attaching itself to other vegetation by means of tendrils.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
422- Title
- Fruits of the Guianan Flora
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Roosmalen. M.G.M.
- Publisher
- Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 90-9000988-4
- Description
- Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat.
,
2104- Title
- An Updated Synopsis of Adenocalymma (Bignonieae, Bignoniaceae): New Combinations, Synonyms, and Lectotypifications
- Publication
- Systematic Botany (2019), 44(4): pp. 893-912
- Author
- Fonseca L.H.M. & Lohmann L.G.
- Website
- http://10.1600/036364419X15710776741341
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2019
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
Range
S. America - eastern and northern Brazil, the Guyanas, Ecuador
Habitat
Rain and riverine forests; at elevations from 180 - 670 metres[
422- Title
- Fruits of the Guianan Flora
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Roosmalen. M.G.M.
- Publisher
- Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 90-9000988-4
- Description
- Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat.
,
2104- Title
- An Updated Synopsis of Adenocalymma (Bignonieae, Bignoniaceae): New Combinations, Synonyms, and Lectotypifications
- Publication
- Systematic Botany (2019), 44(4): pp. 893-912
- Author
- Fonseca L.H.M. & Lohmann L.G.
- Website
- http://10.1600/036364419X15710776741341
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2019
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Climber |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The whole plant is used to treat aching facial muscles[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
A decoction of the stem and bark is used for treating body aches[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
A decoction of the leaves is used for treating aching joints[
348- Title
- Medicinal Plants of the Guianas
- Publication
-
- Author
- DeFilipps, R. A.; Maina, S. L.; & Crepin, J.
- Website
- http://botany.si.edu/bdg/medicinal/index.html
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Museum
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A down-loadable PDF document of a book in pre-publication awaiting illustration. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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