Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
velutinum
ID:
781697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex DC.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 189 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781030



Common Names

  • Velvet Anemopaegma
  • Purple Anemopaegma
  • Velvet-leaf Anemopaegma


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Description

Anemopaegma velutinum (also called White Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Bignoniaceae family, native to tropical South America. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a short trunk and a spreading crown. It is found in humid tropical forest, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anemopaegma velutinum has a variety of non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anemopaegma velutinum is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemopaegma velutinum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Anemopaegma velutinum

Anemopaegma velutinum can be found in Colombia.

Anemopaegma velutinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemopaegma velutinum?

Anemopaegma velutinum

What is the common name of Anemopaegma velutinum?

Velvety Anemopaegma

What is the natural habitat of Anemopaegma velutinum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Anemopaegma genus

Anemopaegma santaritense, Anemopaegma chamberlaynii, Anemopaegma longidens, Anemopaegma longipetiolatum, Anemopaegma mirabile, Anemopaegma oligoneuron, Anemopaegma orbiculatum, Anemopaegma pabstii, Anemopaegma acutifolium, Anemopaegma alatum, Anemopaegma album, Anemopaegma arvense, Anemopaegma brevipes, Anemopaegma chrysanthum, Anemopaegma chrysoleucum, Anemopaegma citrinum, Anemopaegma colombianum, Anemopaegma flavum, Anemopaegma floridum, Anemopaegma foetidum, Anemopaegma glaucum, Anemopaegma goyazense, Anemopaegma gracile, Anemopaegma grandifolium, Anemopaegma granvillei, Anemopaegma heringeri, Anemopaegma hilarianum, Anemopaegma insculptum, Anemopaegma ionanthum, Anemopaegma jucundum, Anemopaegma karstenii, Anemopaegma laeve, Anemopaegma pachyphyllum, Anemopaegma paraense, Anemopaegma parkeri, Anemopaegma patelliforme, Anemopaegma prostratum, Anemopaegma puberulum, Anemopaegma robustum, Anemopaegma rugosum, Anemopaegma salicifolium, Anemopaegma scabriusculum, Anemopaegma setilobum, Anemopaegma velutinum, Anemopaegma villosum, Anemopaegma longidens, Anemopaegma nebulosum, Anemopaegma carajasense, Anemopaegma kawense,

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.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108314-1: 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].