Tynanthus guatemalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
780662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 18: 6 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779995
Common Names
- Tynanthus Guatemalensis
- Guatemalan Tynanthus
- Guatemalan Tynanthus Creeper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tynanthus guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with yellow flowers, native to Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tynanthus guatemalensis is a shrub native to Central America. It has fragrant white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or to provide shade in hot climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Tynanthus guatemalensis has white flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tynanthus guatemalensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Tynanthus guatemalensis
Tynanthus guatemalensis is native to Guatemala.
Tynanthus guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tynanthus guatemalensis?
Tynanthus guatemalensis
What is the common name of Tynanthus guatemalensis?
Guatemalan Tynanthus
What is the natural habitat of Tynanthus guatemalensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Tynanthus genus
Tynanthus labiatus, Tynanthus guatemalensis, Tynanthus cognatus, Tynanthus fasciculatus, Tynanthus gondotianus, Tynanthus polyanthus, Tynanthus pubescens, Tynanthus micranthus, Tynanthus sastrei, Tynanthus panurensis, Tynanthus macranthus, Tynanthus croatianus, Tynanthus schumannianus, Tynanthus goudotiana, Tynanthus espiritosantensis, Tynanthus densiflorus, Tynanthus gondotiana,
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
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259265-2: 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].