Catophractes alexandri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexandri
ID:
782609
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
iplants
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 4 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781942
Common Names
- Alexander's Catophractes
- Alexander's Catophract
- Alexander's Catophractes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catophractes alexandri (also called Alexandrian Catophractes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Guiana Highlands of South America. It has leathery leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Catophractes alexandri 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 Catophractes alexandri is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with short, thick stems and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catophractes alexandri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Catophractes alexandri
Catophractes alexandri is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the wild in the regions of Amhara and Oromia.
Catophractes alexandri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catophractes alexandri?
Catophractes alexandri
What is the common name of Catophractes alexandri?
Alexander's Catophractes
What is the natural habitat of Catophractes alexandri?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Catophractes 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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109189-1: 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].