Catalpa speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
782598
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warder) Engelm.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 5: 1. 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781931
Common Names
- Showy Catalpa
- Showy Indian Bean Tree
- Showy Catawba Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catalpa speciosa (also called Chinese Catalpa, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Catalpa speciosa is a popular ornamental tree, often planted in parks and gardens. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and for firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catalpa speciosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catalpa speciosa 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 speciosa
Catalpa speciosa can be found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.
Catalpa speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catalpa speciosa?
Catalpa speciosa
What is the common name of Catalpa speciosa?
Northern Catalpa
What is the natural habitat of Catalpa speciosa?
It is native to the eastern United States, from Minnesota to Maine and south to Georgia
Species in the Catalpa genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-320410: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
John Aston Warder (1812-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warder' in the authors string.