Catalpa bignonioides

by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT

Common Name(s)

Catalpa, Catawba, Indian bean catalpa, Southern catalpa, Cigar tree

Synonym(s)

Catalpa catalpa, Bignonia triloba, Catalpa syringifolia, Bignonia catalpa

Is this plant a cultivar? No

Life History: Perennial

Growth Form: tree

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Plant Description

Ornamental tree with large rounded leaves, large white and purple flowers and long pods.

History as an Ornamental

Planted as ornamental and used medicinally.

External Resources

GBIF Link

USDA Plants Database

Tropicos Link

U.S. National Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)

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