Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
speciosus
ID:
1411658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC. ex Mart.) ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Unknown

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424123

Common Names

  • Handroanthus speciosus
  • Handroanthus Speciosus
  • Handroanthus Speciosus Tree

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Description

Handroanthus speciosus (also called Pink Ipê, Pink Lapacho, and Pink Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with a height of up to 30 m (98 ft). It is found in the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic Forest, and the Cerrado regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Handroanthus speciosus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Handroanthus speciosus is yellow with purple stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Handroanthus speciosus is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, Handroanthus speciosus requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Handroanthus speciosus

Handroanthus speciosus is native to Brazil.

Handroanthus speciosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Handroanthus speciosus?

Handroanthus speciosus

What is the common name of Handroanthus speciosus?

Flame of the forest

What is the natural habitat of Handroanthus speciosus?

Tropical forests

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176840-1: 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].