Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
782578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Ekman ex Urb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 254 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781911

Common Names

  • Southern Catalpa
  • Catawba Tree
  • Indian Bean Tree

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Description

Catalpa macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catalpa macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa

Catalpa macrocarpa can be found in the southeastern United States.

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Bignoniaceae

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49811-2: 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].