Bignonia binata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
binata
ID:
781990
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. 3: 35 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781323
Common Names
- Bignonia binata
- Twin-leaved Bignonia
- Twin-leaved Trumpet Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bignonia binata (also called Two-Lobed Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a woody climber with bright yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bignonia binata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bignonia binata is a tubular, yellow in color. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Bignonia binata is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained medium. Rooting hormone can be used to increase the success rate of the cuttings.
Where to Find Bignonia binata
Bignonia binata is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Bignonia binata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bignonia binata?
Bignonia binata
What is the common name of Bignonia binata?
Two-forked Bignonia
What is the natural habitat of Bignonia binata?
Tropical forests and scrublands
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108602-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].