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Chinese Catalpa

Catalpa ovata

Also known as Yellow Catalpa

Chinese catalpa is a small deciduous tree with broad heart-shaped leaves, pale trumpet-shaped flowers, and long narrow seed pods. Its spreading crown is often irregular with age.

Deciduous TreeTrumpet FlowersLong Seed Pods
Chinese Catalpa reference
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
  • Leaf-chewing insects
  • Wood-boring insects
  • Browsing mammals
ThreatsSevere drought, soil compaction, storms, pests, and habitat clearing
HabitatsWoodland margins, valleys, roadsides, gardens, and disturbed ground
Life spanSeveral decades under suitable conditions
Classification
  1. FamilyBignoniaceae
  2. SpeciesCatalpa ovata
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Do not eat wild pods or other plant parts based on this profile.
Responsible observation
  • Leaves: Check for broad heart-shaped blades on opposite branches.
  • Pods: View the long hanging capsules without removing them.
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