Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
781183

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 275 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780516

Common Names

  • Tynanthus pubescens
  • Pubescens Tynanthus
  • Tynanthus

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Description

Tynanthus pubescens (also called Downy Tynanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to two meters in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, and is found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tynanthus pubescens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, for soil stabilization, as a windbreak, and as a living fence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tynanthus pubescens is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tynanthus pubescens can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is also possible to propagate Tynanthus pubescens by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tynanthus pubescens

Tynanthus pubescens is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Tynanthus pubescens FAQ

What is the common name of Tynanthus pubescens?

Hairy Tynanthus

What is the natural habitat of Tynanthus pubescens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What are the uses of Tynanthus pubescens?

Ornamental, timber, medicinal

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

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259275-2: 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].