Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
782099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
iplants

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 133 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781432



Common Names

  • Bignonia Diversifolia
  • Trumpet Vine
  • Crossvine


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Description

Bignonia diversifolia (also called Crossvine, Trumpet Flower, and Quincula-Lobata, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and bright orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers. It is commonly found in woodlands, thickets, and along fence lines.

Uses & Benefits

Bignonia diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bignonia diversifolia is a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bignonia diversifolia can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Bignonia diversifolia

Bignonia diversifolia is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Bignonia diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bignonia diversifolia?

Bignonia diversifolia

What is the common name of Bignonia diversifolia?

Variegated Trumpet Vine

What is the natural habitat of Bignonia diversifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108704-1: 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].