Stereospermum rhoifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhoifolium
ID:
780352
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) H.Perrier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 5, 6(1): 15 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779685
Common Names
- Stereospermum Rhoifolium
- Indian Cork Tree
- Corky Stereospermum
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Stereospermum rhoifolium (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
Stereospermum rhoifolium is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stereospermum rhoifolium are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Stereospermum rhoifolium is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Stereospermum rhoifolium
Stereospermum rhoifolium is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along stream banks.
Stereospermum rhoifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum rhoifolium?
Stereospermum rhoifolium
What is the common name of Stereospermum rhoifolium?
Rhoi-leaved rose chestnut
Where is Stereospermum rhoifolium native to?
India
Species in the Stereospermum genus
Stereospermum tomentosum, Stereospermum undatum, Stereospermum strigilosum, Stereospermum variabile, Stereospermum acuminatissimum, Stereospermum angustifolium, Stereospermum annamense, Stereospermum boivini, Stereospermum chelonoides, Stereospermum cylindricum, Stereospermum euphorioides, Stereospermum arcuatum, Stereospermum harmsianum, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum hildebrandtii, Stereospermum kunthianum, Stereospermum leonense, Stereospermum longiflorum, Stereospermum nematocarpum, Stereospermum rhoifolium, Stereospermum neuranthum, Stereospermum zenkeri, Stereospermum gentryi, Stereospermum randrianaivoi, Stereospermum boivinii, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum nematocarpum, Stereospermum strigillosum, Stereospermum binhchauense, Stereospermum colais,
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
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110801-1: 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].