Stereospermum colais - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colais
ID:
780285
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn) Mabb.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Taxon 27: 553 (1978 publ. 1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779618
Common Names
- Stereospermum Colais
- Indian Cork Tree
- Corky Stereospermum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stereospermum colais (also called Indian rose chestnut, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading crown and grows up to 30 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Stereospermum colais is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stereospermum colais is white or yellow in color. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereospermum colais is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Stereospermum colais
Stereospermum colais is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Stereospermum colais FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum colais?
Stereospermum colais
What is the common name of Stereospermum colais?
Colais Stereospermum
Where is Stereospermum colais native to?
India
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
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Lewis Weston Dillwyn (1778-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dillwyn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110775-1: 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].