Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 210 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509207
Common Names
- Eulobus angelorum
- Angel's Eulobus
- Angel's Bush-cherry
Synonyms
- Oenothera crassiuscula Greene [unknown]
- Oenothera angelorum S.Watson [unknown]
- Camissonia angelorum (S.Watson) P.H.Raven [unknown]
- Sphaerostigma angelorum A.Nelson [unknown]
Description
Eulobus angelorum (also called Angel's Trumpet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody base and a stem that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eulobus angelorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high ornamental value due to its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eulobus angelorum is a bright yellow color, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulobus angelorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Eulobus angelorum
Eulobus angelorum can be found in Mexico.
Eulobus angelorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eulobus angelorum?
Eulobus angelorum
What is the common name of Eulobus angelorum?
Angel's trumpet
What is the natural habitat of Eulobus angelorum?
It is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Eulobus genus
Species in the Onagraceae family
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Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum,
Camissonia bairdii,
Camissonia benitensis,
Camissonia breviflora,
Camissonia campestris,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissonia dentata,
Camissonia integrifolia,
Camissonia kernensis,
Camissonia lacustris,
Camissonia ovata,
Camissonia parvula,
Camissonia pubens,
Camissonia pusilla,
Camissonia sierrae,
Camissonia strigulosa,
Camissonia subacaulis,
Camissonia tanacetifolia,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Chylismia atwoodii,
Chylismia confertiflora,
Chylismia eastwoodiae,
Chylismia exilis,
Chylismia megalantha,
Chylismia munzii,
Chylismia specicola,
Chylismia arenaria,
Chylismia brevipes,
Chylismia cardiophylla,
Chylismia claviformis,
Chylismia heterochroma,
Chylismia parryi,
Chylismia scapoidea,
Chylismia walkeri,
Chylismiella pterosperma,