Status:
valid
Authors:
Villarroel & G.A.Parada
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 547: 98 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030168
Common Names
- Handroanthus abayoy
- Abayoy Handroanthus
- Handroanthus
Description
Handroanthus abayoy (also called the Abayoy Handroanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub, with a height of up to 1 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is native to Brazil and Colombia.
Uses & Benefits
Handroanthus abayoy is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Handroanthus abayoy has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Handroanthus abayoy is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings, as the plant does not produce offsets. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process.
Where to Find Handroanthus abayoy
Handroanthus abayoy is native to Brazil and can be found in the state of Minas Gerais.
Handroanthus abayoy FAQ
What is the common name of Handroanthus abayoy?
Yellow Ipê
What is the growth habit of Handroanthus abayoy?
It is a medium-sized tree
What is the origin of Handroanthus abayoy?
It is native to South America
Species in the Handroanthus genus
Handroanthus albus,
Handroanthus barbatus,
Handroanthus capitatus,
Handroanthus chrysotrichus,
Handroanthus heptaphyllus,
Handroanthus impetiginosus,
Handroanthus obscurus,
Handroanthus ochraceus,
Handroanthus pedicellatus,
Handroanthus umbellatus,
Handroanthus pulcherrimus,
Handroanthus arianeae,
Handroanthus billbergii,
Handroanthus botelhensis,
Handroanthus bureavii,
Handroanthus catarinensis,
Handroanthus chrysanthus,
Handroanthus coralibe,
Handroanthus cristatus,
Handroanthus guayacan,
Handroanthus incanus,
Handroanthus lapacho,
Handroanthus pumilus,
Handroanthus riodocensis,
Handroanthus selachidentatus,
Handroanthus serratifolius,
Handroanthus spongiosus,
Handroanthus subtilis,
Handroanthus uleanus,
Handroanthus diamantinensis,
Handroanthus grandiflorus,
Handroanthus parviflorus,
Handroanthus coronatus,
Handroanthus speciosus,
Handroanthus floccosus,
Handroanthus abayoy,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77298092-1: 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].