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
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.
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
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].