Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
catingae
ID:
780274

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 25(2): 115 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779607



Common Names

  • Sparattosperma catingae
  • Catinga Sparattosperma
  • Catinga-leaved Sparattosperma


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Description

Sparattosperma catingae (also called Catinga Sparattosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to South America, from Venezuela east to Brazil. It grows in tropical rainforest habitats, often in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Sparattosperma catingae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sparattosperma catingae is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparattosperma catingae is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Sparattosperma catingae

Sparattosperma catingae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Sparattosperma catingae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparattosperma catingae?

Sparattosperma catingae

What is the family of Sparattosperma catingae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sparattosperma catingae?

Catinga

Species in the Sparattosperma 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

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306803-2: 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].