Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sulfureum
ID:
779300

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


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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.

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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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
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].