Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 241 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781704
Common Names
- Cochleatus Calycolpus
- Calycolpus
- Calycolpus Cochleatus
Description
Calycolpus cochleatus (also called Yellow Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a woody vine that grows in tropical climates and is often found in moist forests, growing on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Calycolpus cochleatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive disorders and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycolpus cochleatus is yellow and tubular, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calycolpus cochleatus is a fast-growing, woody vine that can reach up to 10 m (33 ft) in length. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm (4 in) long and placed in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Calycolpus cochleatus
Calycolpus cochleatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Brazil.
Calycolpus cochleatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycolpus cochleatus?
Calycolpus cochleatus
What is the common name of Calycolpus cochleatus?
Cochleate Calycolpus
What is the family of Calycolpus cochleatus?
Bignoniaceae
Species in the Calycolpus genus
Calycolpus alternifolius,
Calycolpus australis,
Calycolpus bolivarensis,
Calycolpus calophyllus,
Calycolpus cochleatus,
Calycolpus goetheanus,
Calycolpus legrandii,
Calycolpus moritzianus,
Calycolpus revolutus,
Calycolpus roraimensis,
Calycolpus surinamensis,
Calycolpus warscewiczianus,
Calycolpus aequatorialis,
Calycolpus andersonii,
Calycolpus sessiliflorus,
Calycolpus warszewiczianus,
Calycolpus beyeri,
Calycolpus vitis-idaea,
Calycolpus calophyllus,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,