Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bureau & K.Schum.) S.O.Grose
Source:
iplants
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 664 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808819
Common Names
- Billbergii Handroanthus
- Handroanthus Billbergii
- Handroanthus billbergii
Description
Handroanthus billbergii (also called Ipê-amarelo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a large tree with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Handroanthus billbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Handroanthus billbergii sub. ampla (A.H.Gentry) S.O.Grose
Handroanthus billbergii sub. billbergii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Handroanthus billbergii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Handroanthus billbergii is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid forests at elevations of 500–1800 m. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, it should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Handroanthus billbergii
Handroanthus billbergii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Handroanthus billbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Handroanthus billbergii?
Handroanthus billbergii
What is the common name of Handroanthus billbergii?
Billberg's Handroanthus
What type of plant is Handroanthus billbergii?
Tree
Species in the Handroanthus genus
Handroanthus albus,
Handroanthus barbatus,
Handroanthus capitatus,
Handroanthus chrysotrichus,
Handroanthus heptaphyllus,
Handroanthus impetiginosus,
Handroanthus obscurus,
Handroanthus ochraceus,
Handroanthus pedicellatus,
Handroanthus umbellatus,
Handroanthus pulcherrimus,
Handroanthus arianeae,
Handroanthus billbergii,
Handroanthus botelhensis,
Handroanthus bureavii,
Handroanthus catarinensis,
Handroanthus chrysanthus,
Handroanthus coralibe,
Handroanthus cristatus,
Handroanthus guayacan,
Handroanthus incanus,
Handroanthus lapacho,
Handroanthus pumilus,
Handroanthus riodocensis,
Handroanthus selachidentatus,
Handroanthus serratifolius,
Handroanthus spongiosus,
Handroanthus subtilis,
Handroanthus uleanus,
Handroanthus diamantinensis,
Handroanthus grandiflorus,
Handroanthus parviflorus,
Handroanthus coronatus,
Handroanthus speciosus,
Handroanthus floccosus,
Handroanthus abayoy,
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:77085061-1: 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].