Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bullatum
ID:
781448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau & K.Schum.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 214 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780781

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Bullatum
  • Bullate Trumpet Vine
  • Bullate Adenocalymma

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Description

Adenocalymma bullatum (also called Bullate 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 bullatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocalymma bullatum has white flowers with yellow throats and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves with bullate surfaces.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma bullatum 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 bullatum

Adenocalymma bullatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Adenocalymma bullatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma bullatum?

Adenocalymma bullatum

What is the common name of Adenocalymma bullatum?

Bullate Pompom Tree

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma bullatum?

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

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:4272-2: 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].