Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
iplants
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 90 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778633
Common Names
- Heterophragma sulfureum
- Sulfureum Heterophragma
- Sulfureum Leaf Heterophragma
Description
Heterophragma sulfureum (also called Sulfur Heterophragma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is found in moist, lowland forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Heterophragma sulfureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterophragma sulfureum has white flowers with yellow centers that are bell-shaped and measure around 2 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterophragma sulfureum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Heterophragma sulfureum
Heterophragma sulfureum can be found in the tropical rainforest of South America.
Heterophragma sulfureum FAQ
What is the common name of Heterophragma sulfureum?
Sulphur Trumpet Tree
What is the scientific name of the Sulphur Trumpet Tree?
Heterophragma sulfureum
What is the natural habitat of the Sulphur Trumpet Tree?
It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.
Species in the Heterophragma 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109723-1: 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].