Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
guayacan
ID:
809496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) S.O.Grose

Source:
iplants

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 664 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808830

Common Names

  • Guayacan Handroanthus
  • Handroanthus Guayacan
  • Handroanthus guayacan

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Description

Handroanthus guayacan (also called Guayacán, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America 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 guayacan is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Handroanthus guayacan are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Handroanthus guayacan can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Handroanthus guayacan

Handroanthus guayacan can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Handroanthus guayacan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Handroanthus guayacan?

Handroanthus guayacan

What is the common name of Handroanthus guayacan?

Guayacan Handroanthus

What type of plant is Handroanthus guayacan?

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

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Susan Oviat Grose (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.O.Grose' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77085089-1: 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].