Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
782594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 192 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781927



Common Names

  • Purple Catalpa
  • Purple Indian Bean Tree
  • Purple Catawba Tree


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Description

Catalpa purpurea (also called Purple Catalpa, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces purple, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Catalpa purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea

Catalpa purpurea can be found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.

Catalpa purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catalpa purpurea?

Catalpa purpurea

What is the common name of Catalpa purpurea?

Purple Catalpa

What is the natural habitat of Catalpa purpurea?

It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109176-1: 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].