Stereospermum acuminatissimum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatissimum
ID:
780269
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 243 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779602
Common Names
- Stereospermum acuminatissimum
- Acuminatissimum Stereospermum
- Acuminate Stereospermum
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Stereospermum acuminatissimum (also called Sharp-Leaved Stereospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to South America, from Venezuela east to Brazil. It grows in tropical rainforest habitats, often in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Stereospermum acuminatissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stereospermum acuminatissimum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereospermum acuminatissimum is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Stereospermum acuminatissimum
Stereospermum acuminatissimum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Stereospermum acuminatissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum acuminatissimum?
Stereospermum acuminatissimum
What is the common name of Stereospermum acuminatissimum?
Acuminatissimum Stereospermum
What is the natural habitat of Stereospermum acuminatissimum?
Dry woodlands and savannas
Species in the Stereospermum genus
Stereospermum tomentosum, Stereospermum undatum, Stereospermum strigilosum, Stereospermum variabile, Stereospermum acuminatissimum, Stereospermum angustifolium, Stereospermum annamense, Stereospermum boivini, Stereospermum chelonoides, Stereospermum cylindricum, Stereospermum euphorioides, Stereospermum arcuatum, Stereospermum harmsianum, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum hildebrandtii, Stereospermum kunthianum, Stereospermum leonense, Stereospermum longiflorum, Stereospermum nematocarpum, Stereospermum rhoifolium, Stereospermum neuranthum, Stereospermum zenkeri, Stereospermum gentryi, Stereospermum randrianaivoi, Stereospermum boivinii, Stereospermum fimbriatum, Stereospermum nematocarpum, Stereospermum strigillosum, Stereospermum binhchauense, Stereospermum colais,
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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110762-1: 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].