Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
782529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Seem.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 5: 372, fig. 2. 1867 [1 Dec 1867] : erroneous record

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781862



Common Names

  • Trumpet Creeper
  • Trumpet Vine
  • Trumpet Flower


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Description

Campsis radicans (also called Trumpet Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to the eastern United States, and is typically found in moist, lowland forests. It is a woody vine that can reach heights of up to 10 meters, and has bright orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Campsis radicans is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Campsis radicans are yellow-orange and trumpet-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campsis radicans is a woody, deciduous, perennial vine. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Campsis radicans

Campsis radicans is native to Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Campsis radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campsis radicans?

Campsis radicans

What is the common name of Campsis radicans?

Campsis

What is the family of Campsis radicans?

Bignoniaceae

Species in the Campsis genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-320348: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.