Stereospermum undatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undatum
ID:
780237
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 5, 6(1): 17 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779570
Common Names
- Stereospermum
- Coralbush
- Coralbush-berry
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Stereospermum undatum (also called Undulate Stereospermum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to India and is found in deciduous forests. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape with entire margins. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and woody.
Uses & Benefits
Stereospermum undatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stereospermum undatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereospermum undatum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Stereospermum undatum
Stereospermum undatum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Stereospermum undatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum undatum?
Stereospermum undatum
What type of plant is Stereospermum undatum?
Tree
What is the natural habitat of Stereospermum undatum?
Dry deciduous forests
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110811-1: 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].