Status:
valid
Authors:
Silveira
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Floral. Mont. 1: 288 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458727
Common Names
- Leiothrix subulata
- Subulata Leiothrix
- Awl-shaped Leiothrix
Description
Leiothrix subulata (also called Chinese trumpet creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a woody climber with bright green, glossy leaves and clusters of bright red, tubular flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to southern China and Taiwan. It is a common garden plant and is also found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Leiothrix subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiothrix subulata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiothrix subulata can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Leiothrix subulata
Leiothrix subulata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the countries of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Leiothrix subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiothrix subulata?
Leiothrix subulata
What is the family of Leiothrix subulata?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Leiothrix subulata?
Subulate Leiothrix
Species in the Leiothrix genus
Leiothrix angustifolia,
Leiothrix argentea,
Leiothrix argyroderma,
Leiothrix arrecta,
Leiothrix beckii,
Leiothrix celiae,
Leiothrix cipoensis,
Leiothrix crassifolia,
Leiothrix curvifolia,
Leiothrix distichoclada,
Leiothrix echinocephala,
Leiothrix flagellaris,
Leiothrix flavescens,
Leiothrix fluitans,
Leiothrix fulgida,
Leiothrix glauca,
Leiothrix gomesii,
Leiothrix graminea,
Leiothrix hirsuta,
Leiothrix linearis,
Leiothrix longipes,
Leiothrix luxurians,
Leiothrix mucronata,
Leiothrix pilulifera,
Leiothrix prolifera,
Leiothrix propinqua,
Leiothrix rufula,
Leiothrix rupestris,
Leiothrix schlechtendalii,
Leiothrix sclerophylla,
Leiothrix sinuosa,
Leiothrix spergula,
Leiothrix spiralis,
Leiothrix subulata,
Leiothrix vivipara,
Leiothrix raymondii,
Leiothrix bracteosa,
Leiothrix plantago,
Leiothrix restingensis,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Eriocaulon abyssinicum,
Eriocaulon achiton,
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum,
Eriocaulon acutifolium,
Eriocaulon adamesii,
Eriocaulon aethiopicum,
Eriocaulon africanum,
Eriocaulon afzelianum,
Eriocaulon albocapitatum,
Eriocaulon alleizettei,
Eriocaulon alpestre,
Eriocaulon alpinum,