Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nervosum
ID:
781520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau & K.Schum.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8(2): 95 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780853

Common Names

  • Nerve Adenocalymma
  • Velvet Trumpet Tree
  • Velvet Trumpetbush

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Description

Adenocalymma nervosum (also called Nervous Adenocalymma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocalymma nervosum 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

The flower of Adenocalymma nervosum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma nervosum is a shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. They should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Adenocalymma nervosum

Adenocalymma nervosum is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Adenocalymma nervosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma nervosum?

Adenocalymma nervosum

What is the common name of Adenocalymma nervosum?

Nervous Trumpet Vine

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma nervosum?

It is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests and along streams.

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

Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4322-2: 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].