Martinella

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett. 1978. The botany of the Guayana Highland--part X. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 1-288.

  • Family

    Bignoniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Martinella

  • Discussion

    13. Martinella Baillon, Hist. PI. 10: 30. 1888. Type. M. martinii (DC.) Baill. ex K. Schum. = M. obovata (H.B.K.) Bur. & K. Schum. This genus is characterized by its large thin calyx, usually trifid tendrils, lack of interpetiolar glandular fields, a deep purple corolla adapted for hummingbird pollination, and a long extremely compressed fruit. It occurs from Belize to Brazil, a single species being known from the Guayana Highland.