Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
782583

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
iplants

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 230 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781916



Common Names

  • Ovate Catalpa
  • Catawba Tree
  • Indian Bean Tree


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Description

Catalpa ovata (also called Chinese Catalpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to East Asia, and is typically found in moist, lowland forests. It is a woody shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 meters, and has large white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Catalpa ovata 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 flower of Catalpa ovata is white with yellow spots, and is bell-shaped. The seed is a long, thin, dark brown bean-like pod. The seedlings have long, thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catalpa ovata is a woody, deciduous, perennial tree. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Catalpa ovata

Catalpa ovata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean.

Catalpa ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catalpa ovata?

Catalpa ovata

What is the common name of Catalpa ovata?

Catalpa

What is the family of Catalpa ovata?

Bignoniaceae

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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109171-1: 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].