Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
apiculatum
ID:
780902

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 58 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780235



Common Names

  • Apiculatum Tanaecium
  • Apiculatum Tecoma
  • Apiculatum Yellow Bells


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Description

Tanaecium apiculatum (also called Apiculate Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist lowland forests and along rivers. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with pinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tanaecium apiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products. The bark is used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tanaecium apiculatum has small, white, tubular flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, brown seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tanaecium apiculatum is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Tanaecium apiculatum

Tanaecium apiculatum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Tanaecium apiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanaecium apiculatum?

Tanaecium apiculatum

What are the common names of Tanaecium apiculatum?

Pointed trumpet, pointed bell

What is the natural habitat of Tanaecium apiculatum?

Amazon rainforest

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:249326-2: 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].