Status:
valid
Authors:
Ule
Source:
iplants
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Festschr. Aschers. : 549 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780906
Common Names
- Ascherson's Amphilophium
- Velvet Trumpet Tree
- Velvet Trumpetbush
Description
Amphilophium aschersonii (also called 'Ascherson's Trumpet Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a woody climber with trifoliate leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amphilophium aschersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphilophium aschersonii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are light green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphilophium aschersonii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Amphilophium aschersonii
Amphilophium aschersonii can be found in Brazil.
Amphilophium aschersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphilophium aschersonii?
Amphilophium aschersonii
What is the common name of Amphilophium aschersonii?
Ascherson's Amphilophium
What type of plant is Amphilophium aschersonii?
Shrub
Species in the Amphilophium genus
Amphilophium pauciflorum,
Amphilophium aschersonii,
Amphilophium blanchetii,
Amphilophium ecuadorense,
Amphilophium glaziovii,
Amphilophium paniculatum,
Amphilophium pannosum,
Amphilophium perbracteatum,
Amphilophium pilosum,
Amphilophium sandwithii,
Amphilophium vauthieri,
Amphilophium arenarium,
Amphilophium bauhinioides,
Amphilophium bracteatum,
Amphilophium buccinatorium,
Amphilophium chocoense,
Amphilophium cremersii,
Amphilophium crucigerum,
Amphilophium cuneifolium,
Amphilophium cynanchoides,
Amphilophium dasytrichum,
Amphilophium dolichoides,
Amphilophium elongatum,
Amphilophium falcatum,
Amphilophium frutescens,
Amphilophium gnaphalanthum,
Amphilophium granulosum,
Amphilophium lactiflorum,
Amphilophium laeve,
Amphilophium laxiflorum,
Amphilophium magnoliifolium,
Amphilophium mansoanum,
Amphilophium nunezii,
Amphilophium obovatum,
Amphilophium occidentale,
Amphilophium parkeri,
Amphilophium porphyrotrichum,
Amphilophium pulverulentum,
Amphilophium reticulatum,
Amphilophium rodriguesii,
Amphilophium scabriusculum,
Amphilophium stamineum,
Amphilophium steyermarkii,
Amphilophium dusenianum,
Amphilophium campinae,
Amphilophium lohmanniae,
Amphilophium racemosum,
Amphilophium ayaricum,
Amphilophium carolinae,
Amphilophium monophyllum,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108191-1: 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].