Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
iplants
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 64 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781866
Common Names
- Southern Catalpa
- Catawba Tree
- Fish-Bait Tree
Description
Catalpa bignonioides (also called Southern Catalpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in sunny areas with well-drained soil and is often found in gardens, parks and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Catalpa bignonioides is a popular ornamental tree, often planted in parks and gardens. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and for firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Catalpa bignonioides are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catalpa bignonioides is a woody, deciduous, perennial tree. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Catalpa bignonioides
Catalpa bignonioides is native to Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.
Catalpa bignonioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catalpa bignonioides?
Catalpa bignonioides
What is the common name of Catalpa bignonioides?
Southern Catalpa
What is the natural habitat of Catalpa bignonioides?
It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams in the southeastern United States
Species in the Catalpa genus
Catalpa bignonioides,
Catalpa brevipes,
Catalpa bungei,
Catalpa longissima,
Catalpa macrocarpa,
Catalpa ovata,
Catalpa purpurea,
Catalpa speciosa,
Catalpa speciosa,
Catalpa erubescens,
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:30194969-2: 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].