Status:
valid
Authors:
Bureau & K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8(2): 99 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780826
Common Names
- Adenocalymma Hypostictum
- Hypostictum Tree
- Hypostictum Flowering Tree
Description
Adenocalymma hypostictum (also called Hypostict 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 hypostictum 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 hypostictum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenocalymma hypostictum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to keep the soil lightly moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Adenocalymma hypostictum
Adenocalymma hypostictum is native to Brazil.
Adenocalymma hypostictum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma hypostictum?
Adenocalymma hypostictum is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
What is the average height of Adenocalymma hypostictum?
Adenocalymma hypostictum typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the soil type preferred by Adenocalymma hypostictum?
Adenocalymma hypostictum prefers well-drained sandy or gravelly soils.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4304-2: 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].