Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
780655

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Rec. Auckland Inst. Mus. 3: 233 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779988



Common Names

  • Tecomanthe Speciosa
  • Showy Creeper
  • Tecomanthe Speciosa Creeper


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Description

Tecomanthe speciosa (also called Showy Creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with yellow flowers, native to New Guinea. It is found in lowland rainforest and hill forest.

Uses & Benefits

Tecomanthe speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tecomanthe speciosa has yellow, tubular flowers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecomanthe speciosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tecomanthe speciosa

Tecomanthe speciosa is native to South Africa.

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

Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111327-1: 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].