Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
impressum
ID:
781494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 34: 212 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780827

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Impressum
  • Impressum Tree
  • Impressum Flowering Tree

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Description

Adenocalymma impressum (also called Adenocalymma, Adenocalymma impressum, and Adenocalymma brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has a straight trunk with a rounded crown and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocalymma impressum 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 impressum 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 impressed veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma impressum 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 impressum

Adenocalymma impressum is native to Brazil.

Adenocalymma impressum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma impressum?

Adenocalymma impressum is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

What is the average height of Adenocalymma impressum?

Adenocalymma impressum typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the soil type preferred by Adenocalymma impressum?

Adenocalymma impressum 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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4305-2: 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].