Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
780659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
iplants

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 179 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779992



Common Names

  • Tecomanthe Volubilis
  • Climbing Creeper
  • Tecomanthe Volubilis Creeper


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Description

Tecomanthe volubilis (also called Climbing 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 volubilis is a woody climber native to New Zealand. It has fragrant white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover or to cover walls and fences.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tecomanthe volubilis 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 volubilis 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 volubilis

Tecomanthe volubilis is native to South Africa.

Tecomanthe volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecomanthe volubilis?

Tecomanthe volubilis

What is the common name of Tecomanthe volubilis?

Climbing Lily

What is the natural habitat of Tecomanthe volubilis?

Tropical rainforest

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

Lilian Suzette Gibbs (1870-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111331-1: 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].