Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Dum.Cours.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Bot. Cult. 2: 190 (1801)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781910
Common Names
- Long-Pod Catalpa
- Long-Pod Bean Tree
- Long-Pod Cigar Tree
Description
Catalpa longissima (also called Long-leaved Catalpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Japan and China. 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 longissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or shade tree in agricultural fields.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catalpa longissima has large, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are long, flat, and oval-shaped with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catalpa longissima is a small tree native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Catalpa longissima
Catalpa longissima can be found in the southeastern United States.
Catalpa longissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catalpa longissima?
Catalpa longissima
What is the common name of Catalpa longissima?
Long-stalked Catalpa
What is the natural habitat of Catalpa longissima?
It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams in the eastern 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:77176826-1: 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].