Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
781508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) DC.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 199 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780841



Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Macrophyllum
  • Macrophyllum Tree
  • Macrophyllum Flowering Tree


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Description

Adenocalymma macrophyllum (also called Adenocalymma, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, and Adenocalymma brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has a straight trunk with a rounded crown and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocalymma macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocalymma macrophyllum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma macrophyllum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to keep the soil lightly moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Adenocalymma macrophyllum

Adenocalymma macrophyllum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Adenocalymma macrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma macrophyllum?

Adenocalymma macrophyllum

What are the common names of Adenocalymma macrophyllum?

Large-leaved adenocalymma

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma macrophyllum?

It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108136-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].