Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
scaber
ID:
782970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 157 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782303



Common Names

  • Eccremocarpus scaber
  • Scaber Eccremocarpus
  • Eccremocarpus


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Description

Eccremocarpus scaber (also called Rough Eccremocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Chile. It is a medium-sized tree, growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter. It is found in dry deciduous forests and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eccremocarpus scaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eccremocarpus scaber has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eccremocarpus scaber is an evergreen climber that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Eccremocarpus scaber

Eccremocarpus scaber can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Eccremocarpus scaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eccremocarpus scaber?

Eccremocarpus scaber

What is the common name of Eccremocarpus scaber?

Scaber

What is the natural habitat of Eccremocarpus scaber?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312673-2: 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].