Amphilophium buccinatorium (DC.) L.G. Lohmann

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Alexandra Park, Harare

Photo: Mark Hyde
Princess Drive, Harare

Synonyms:	Bignonia cherere Lindl. Distictis buccinatoria (DC.) A.H. Gentry Phaedranthus buccinatorius (DC.) Miers Pithecoctenium buccinatorium DC.
Common names:	Mexican blood-trumpet (English)
Description:	Stout liane, bearing tendrils. Leaves 2-foliolate, opposite; leaflets also opposite. Flowers large, trumpet-shaped.
Notes:
Derivation of specific name:	buccinatoria: trumpet-shaped
Flowering time:	All year round
Worldwide distribution:	Mexico
Growth form(s):	Liane.
Insects associated with this species:
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Image last updated:	Saturday 5 August 2006
Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 48. Pienaar, K. (1984). The South African What Flower is that? (A-Z of Garden flowers in South Africa). 2nd impression. Struik, Cape Town. Page 123. (Includes a picture).

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