Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
782562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carrière

Source:
iplants

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 41: 460 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781895



Common Names

  • Catalpa Erubescens
  • Chinese Catalpa
  • Chinese Whitebeam


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Description

Catalpa erubescens (also called Red Catalpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in sunny areas with well-drained soil and is often found in gardens, parks and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Catalpa erubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or shade tree in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Catalpa erubescens are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catalpa erubescens is a small tree native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Catalpa erubescens

Catalpa erubescens can be found in the southeastern United States.

Catalpa erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catalpa erubescens?

Catalpa erubescens

What is the common name of Catalpa erubescens?

Red-flowered Catalpa

What is the natural habitat of Catalpa erubescens?

It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams in the eastern United States

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

Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60475891-2: 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].