Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
subspicatum
ID:
781559

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 140 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780892

Common Names

  • Subspicatum Adenocalymma
  • Spiculate Adenocalymma
  • Spiculate Bottlebrush

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Description

Adenocalymma subspicatum (also called Spicate 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 subspicatum 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 subspicatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma subspicatum 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 subspicatum

Adenocalymma subspicatum can be found in Brazil.

Adenocalymma subspicatum FAQ

What is the common name of Adenocalymma subspicatum?

Spicate Adenocalymma

What is the scientific name of Adenocalymma subspicatum?

Adenocalymma subspicatum

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma subspicatum?

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:305053-2: 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].