Adenocalymma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adenocalymma |
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| Adenocalymma comosum | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Bignoniaceae |
| Tribe: | Bignonieae |
| Genus: | Adenocalymma Mart. 1840 |
Adenocalymma is a special group of flowering plants, also known as a genus. These plants belong to the Bignoniaceae family, which includes many beautiful trees and vines. Adenocalymma plants are often creepers, meaning they grow along the ground or climb up other plants. You can find most of them in South America.
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About Adenocalymma Plants
Adenocalymma plants are known for their lovely flowers. They are part of a big plant family called Bignoniaceae. This family is famous for its trumpet-shaped flowers.
What is a Genus?
In the world of plants and animals, a genus is a way to group living things that are very similar. Think of it like a family name. For example, all types of Adenocalymma plants share many features. There are about 82 different kinds, or species, of Adenocalymma plants.
What are Creepers?
Many Adenocalymma plants are creepers. This means they are plants that grow along the ground. They can also climb up trees, fences, or other structures. They use special parts, like tendrils, to hold on as they grow upwards.
Where Do They Grow?
These plants are most common in South America. They thrive in warm, tropical climates. You can find them in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and parts of Central America. They also grow in the Windward Islands.
The Name: Adenocalymma
For a while, some people spelled the name Adenocalymna. But in 2005, plant experts decided the correct spelling is Adenocalymma. This helps everyone use the same name for these interesting plants.
See also
In Spanish: Adenocalymma para niños
