Basic Information Common Name: Romeroa verticillata Scientific Name: Romeroa verticillata Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator Romeroa verticillata, a plant endemic to Mexico, holds a fascinating position within the Asteraceae family. Its discovery and subsequent classification are likely attributed to early botanical exploration
Rhodocolea involucrata
Basic Information Common Name: Rhodocolea involucrata Scientific Name: Rhodocolea involucrata Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Rhodocolea involucrata, also known as the “Frill-necked Rhodocolea”, is a fascinating species endemic to Madagascar. Its discovery and formal classification remain somewhat obscured in
Rhodocolea
Basic Information Common Name: Rhodocolea Scientific Name: Rhodocolea Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Rhodocolea is endemic to Madagascar, a biodiversity hotspot renowned for its unique flora and fauna. The discovery and classification of Rhodocolea species are attributed to botanical explorations conducted in
Rhigozum obovatum
Basic Information Common Name: Rhigozum obovatum Scientific Name: Rhigozum obovatum Native Habitat: Southern Africa, specifically Namibia and South Africa (Northern Cape). History / Discovery / Cultivator Rhigozum obovatum, a member of the Bignoniaceae family, is a fascinating shrub native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. Its discovery and f
Rhigozum
Basic Information Common Name: Rhigozum Scientific Name: Rhigozum Native Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator Rhigozum is a genus of flowering plants in the Bignoniaceae family, primarily found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Southern Africa. The genus itself was established based on botanica
Radermachera xylocarpa
Basic Information Common Name: Radermachera xylocarpa Scientific Name: Radermachera xylocarpa Native Habitat: Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Vietnam, Laos) History / Discovery / Cultivator Radermachera xylocarpa, a member of the Bignoniaceae family, is a relatively lesser-known species within the Radermachera genus. Its discovery and subsequent in
China Doll Plant
Basic Information Common Name: China Doll Plant Scientific Name: Radermachera sinica Native Habitat: Southeast Asia, specifically Taiwan and Southern China. History / Discovery / Cultivator Radermachera sinica, commonly known as the China Doll plant or Emerald Tree, is a relatively recent addition to the world of popular houseplants. While the spec
Radermachera
Basic Information Common Name: Radermachera Scientific Name: Radermachera Native Habitat: Southeast Asia, specifically regions within China, Taiwan, and Thailand. History / Discovery / Cultivator Radermachera, commonly known as the China Doll plant or Emerald Tree, hails from the subtropical mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. Its discovery and
Flame Vine
Basic Information Common Name: Flame Vine Scientific Name: Pyrostegia venusta Native Habitat: Tropical South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Pyrostegia venusta, commonly known as Flame Vine, is a vibrant and showy climber native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Its fiery orange blooms have
Pyrostegia
Basic Information Common Name: Pyrostegia Scientific Name: Pyrostegia Native Habitat: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Pyrostegia, commonly known as Flame Vine, is a captivating member of the Bignoniaceae family. The name itself, derived from the Greek words “pyro” (fire) and “st