Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
781459

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 202 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780792

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Coriaceum
  • Coriaceous Trumpet Vine
  • Coriaceous Adenocalymma

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Description

Adenocalymma coriaceum (also called Leathery Alligatorweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Colombia and Panama. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and has large, ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocalymma coriaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocalymma coriaceum has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma coriaceum is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, at which time it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Adenocalymma coriaceum

Adenocalymma coriaceum is native to Brazil.

Adenocalymma coriaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma coriaceum?

Adenocalymma coriaceum

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma coriaceum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Adenocalymma coriaceum?

Coriaceous False Trumpet, Coriaceous Trumpet Flower

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108112-1: 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].