Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cyrtanthum
ID:
780905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) Bureau & K.Schum.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8(2): 186 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780238



Common Names

  • Cyrtanthum Tanaecium
  • Cyrtanthum Tecoma
  • Cyrtanthum Yellow Bells


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Description

Tanaecium cyrtanthum (also called Cyrtanthum Tanaecium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tanaecium cyrtanthum 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 cyrtanthum 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 cyrtanthum 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 cyrtanthum

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

Tanaecium cyrtanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tanaecium cyrtanthum?

Tanaecium cyrtanthum

What are the common names of Tanaecium cyrtanthum?

Curved trumpet, curved bell

What is the natural habitat of Tanaecium cyrtanthum?

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

Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
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:249327-2: 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].