Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acutissimum
ID:
781433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 7: 395 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780766

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Acutissimum
  • Sharp Trumpet Vine
  • Sharp Adenocalymma

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Description

Adenocalymma acutissimum (also called Sharp Adenocalymma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocalymma acutissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocalymma acutissimum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma acutissimum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Adenocalymma acutissimum

Adenocalymma acutissimum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro.

Adenocalymma acutissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma acutissimum?

Adenocalymma acutissimum

What is the common name of Adenocalymma acutissimum?

Sharp-leaved Pompom Tree

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma acutissimum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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 Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108103-1: 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].