Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
calderonii
ID:
781449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Seibert

Source:
iplants

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 522: 428 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780782

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Calderonii
  • Calderon's Trumpet Vine
  • Calderon's Adenocalymma

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Description

Adenocalymma calderonii (also called Calderon's 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 calderonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocalymma calderonii 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 serrated margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma calderonii 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 calderonii

Adenocalymma calderonii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Adenocalymma calderonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma calderonii?

Adenocalymma calderonii

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma calderonii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Adenocalymma calderonii?

Calderon's Adenocalymma, Calderon's False Trumpet

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Russell Jacob Seibert (1914-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seibert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4273-2: 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].