Adenocalymma dichilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichilum
ID:
781463
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 137 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780796
Common Names
- Adenocalymma Dichilum
- Two-Lipped Trumpet Vine
- Two-Lipped Adenocalymma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenocalymma dichilum (also called Two-lobed 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 dichilum 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 dichilum has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Adenocalymma dichilum 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 dichilum
Adenocalymma dichilum is native to Brazil.
Adenocalymma dichilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma dichilum?
Adenocalymma dichilum
What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma dichilum?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Adenocalymma dichilum?
Dichil False Trumpet, Dichil 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
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303473-2: 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].