Adenocalymma flavum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
781471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex DC.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 202 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780804
Common Names
- Adenocalymma Flavum
- Flavum Trumpet Vine
- Flavum Adenocalymma
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Adenocalymma flavum (also called Yellow-flowered 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 flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenocalymma flavum has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenocalymma flavum can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Adenocalymma flavum
Adenocalymma flavum is native to Brazil.
Adenocalymma flavum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma flavum?
Adenocalymma flavum
What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma flavum?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Adenocalymma flavum?
Yellow False Trumpet, Yellow 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.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108118-1: 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].