Adenocalymma sousae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sousae
ID:
781551
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Veracruz 24: 22 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780884
Common Names
- Sousae Adenocalymma
- Sousa's Adenocalymma
- Sousa Adenocalymma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenocalymma sousae (also called Sousa's Adenocalymma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to Brazil, and is found in cerrado and gallery forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adenocalymma sousae is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenocalymma sousae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenocalymma sousae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Adenocalymma sousae
Adenocalymma sousae can be found in Brazil.
Adenocalymma sousae FAQ
What is the common name of Adenocalymma sousae?
Sousa's Adenocalymma
What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma sousae?
Adenocalymma sousae
What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma sousae?
It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
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
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899090-1: 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].