Basic Information Common Name: Pleonotoma variabilis Scientific Name: Pleonotoma variabilis Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of South America (specifically Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela) History / Discovery / Cultivator Pleonotoma variabilis, a captivating species within the Bignoniaceae family, remains somewhat obscure in horticultural circl
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Pleonotoma
Basic Information Common Name: Pleonotoma Scientific Name: Pleonotoma Native Habitat: South America, specifically Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Pleonotoma belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants renowned for their vibrant and often showy blooms. While specific details on the exact moment of Pleonotoma
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Perianthomega vellozoi
Basic Information Common Name: Perianthomega vellozoi Scientific Name: Perianthomega vellozoi Native Habitat: Brazil (Atlantic Forest) History / Discovery / Cultivator Perianthomega vellozoi is a captivating species native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, a biodiversity hotspot facing significant environmental pressures. Its discovery and formal c
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Pauldopia
Basic Information Common Name: Pauldopia Scientific Name: Pauldopia Native Habitat: Primarily found in botanical collections and cultivated environments. Origins are speculative, with some suggestions of hybrid ancestry. History / Discovery / Cultivator The plant known as Pauldopia is a bit of an enigma in the botanical world. Unlike many well-docu
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Food Candle Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Food Candle Tree Scientific Name: Parmentiera edulis Native Habitat: Southern Mexico, Central America History / Discovery / Cultivator Parmentiera edulis, commonly known as the Food Candle Tree, is a captivating tropical tree with a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures and traditional uses. The genus Parm
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Candle Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Candle Tree Scientific Name: Parmentiera cereifera Native Habitat: Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama History / Discovery / Cultivator The Candle Tree, Parmentiera cereifera, is a fascinating and somewhat unusual member of the Bignoniaceae family. Its common name, “Candle Tree,” derives from the l
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Parmentiera
Basic Information Common Name: Parmentiera Scientific Name: Parmentiera Native Habitat: Tropical Americas, particularly Central America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Parmentiera belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, which also includes well-known plants like trumpet vines and jacarandas. The name Parmentiera honors Antoine-Augustin Parm
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Paratecoma peroba
Basic Information Common Name: Paratecoma peroba Scientific Name: Paratecoma peroba Native Habitat: Atlantic Forest of Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator Paratecoma peroba, a majestic tree species, has a significant history deeply intertwined with the ecological and economic landscape of Brazil. Its discovery can be attributed to the early nat
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Paratecoma
Basic Information Common Name: Paratecoma Scientific Name: Paratecoma Native Habitat: Tropical South America, specifically the Gran Chaco region of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Paratecoma comprises only one species, Paratecoma peroba, a tree revered for its beautiful and durable wood, known co
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Bower Vine
Basic Information Common Name: Bower Vine Scientific Name: Pandorea jasminoides Native Habitat: Eastern Australia History / Discovery / Cultivator Pandorea jasminoides, commonly known as the Bower Vine, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the Australian continent and its botanical exploration. While its exact “discovery” in the sen