Stereospermum zenkeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
781397
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. ex De Wild.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 130 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780730
Common Names
- Stereospermum zenkeri
- Zenker's Stereospermum
- Zenker's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stereospermum zenkeri (also called 'Zenker's Stereospermum' among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has yellow flowers and green, elliptic leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stereospermum zenkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stereospermum zenkeri has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereospermum zenkeri can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Stereospermum zenkeri
Stereospermum zenkeri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Stereospermum zenkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum zenkeri?
Stereospermum zenkeri
What are the common names of Stereospermum zenkeri?
Zenker's stereospermum
What is the natural habitat of Stereospermum zenkeri?
It is native to Africa and grows in tropical and subtropical 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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114694-1: 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].