Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubriflora
ID:
780292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leonard) Alain

Source:
iplants

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21: 148 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779625



Common Names

  • Red-Flowered Spirotecoma
  • Red-Flowered Spirotecoma Tree
  • Red-Flowered Spirotecoma Shrub


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Description

Spirotecoma rubriflora (also called Indian rose chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spirotecoma rubriflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spirotecoma rubriflora is red in color. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirotecoma rubriflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Spirotecoma rubriflora

Spirotecoma rubriflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Spirotecoma rubriflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirotecoma rubriflora?

Spirotecoma rubriflora

What is the common name of Spirotecoma rubriflora?

Red-flowered Spirotecoma

Where is Spirotecoma rubriflora native to?

India

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

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242881-2: 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].