Stereospermum longiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflorum
ID:
780342
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
iplants
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 73 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779675
Common Names
- Stereospermum Longiflorum
- Indian Cork Tree
- Corky Stereospermum
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Stereospermum longiflorum (also called Indian rose chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stereospermum longiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stereospermum longiflorum are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereospermum longiflorum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. The plant can also be grown from seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not always true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Stereospermum longiflorum
Stereospermum longiflorum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Stereospermum longiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereospermum longiflorum?
Stereospermum longiflorum
What is the common name of Stereospermum longiflorum?
Long-flowered rose chestnut
Where is Stereospermum longiflorum 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
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110794-1: 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].