Petrea
# Petrea

Petrea is a genus of evergreen flowering vines native to tropical Americas.

The genus was named in honour of Robert James Petre, an English patron of botany.

## Species

The following species are currently recognized:

* Petrea blanchetiana Schauer
* Petrea bracteata Steud.
* Petrea brevicalyx Ducke
* Petrea campinae Rueda
* Petrea insignis Schauer
* Petrea macrostachya Benth.
* Petrea maynensis Huber
* Petrea pubescens Turcz.
* Petrea rugosa Kunth
* Petrea sulphurea Jans.-Jac.
* Petrea volubilis L.
