Basic Information Common Name: Fernandoa adenophylla Scientific Name: Fernandoa adenophylla Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Fernandoa adenophylla, a member of the Bignoniaceae family, is a captivating tree native to the tropical regions of Africa. Its history is intertwined with the botanical explorations and docume
Fernandoa
Basic Information Common Name: Fernandoa Scientific Name: Fernandoa Native Habitat: Tropical Africa, Asia, and Madagascar. Specific habitats vary by species, ranging from rainforests to drier woodlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Fernandoa belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, which also includes well-known plants like the jacaranda a
Ekmanianthe longiflora
Basic Information Common Name: Ekmanianthe longiflora Scientific Name: Ekmanianthe longiflora Native Habitat: Philippines (Luzon Island) History / Discovery / Cultivator Ekmanianthe longiflora, a captivating member of the Gesneriaceae family, hails from the lush landscapes of the Philippines, specifically Luzon Island. Its discovery and subsequent
Ekmanianthe
Basic Information Common Name: Ekmanianthe Scientific Name: Ekmanianthe Native Habitat: Philippines History / Discovery / Cultivator Currently, there is extremely limited information publicly available about the Ekmanianthe genus. The lack of widespread information suggests this is likely a relatively newly classified genus or a rare and localized
Eccremocarpus
Basic Information Common Name: Eccremocarpus Scientific Name: Eccremocarpus Native Habitat: Andes Mountains of South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Eccremocarpus, commonly known as Chilean Glory Flower or Glory Vine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. The genus is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, spe
Chilean Glory Creeper
Basic Information Common Name: Chilean Glory Creeper Scientific Name: Eccremocarpus scaber Native Habitat: Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina. History / Discovery / Cultivator Eccremocarpus scaber, commonly known as the Chilean Glory Creeper, is a captivating climbing vine with a rich history and fascinating botanical background. Native to the
Dolichandrone spathacea
Basic Information Common Name: Dolichandrone spathacea Scientific Name: Dolichandrone spathacea Native Habitat: Mangrove forests and coastal areas of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. History / Discovery / Cultivator Dolichandrone spathacea, also known as the Spath Tree or Mangrove Trumpet Flower, is a tr
Dolichandrone
Basic Information Common Name: Dolichandrone Scientific Name: Dolichandrone Native Habitat: Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Dolichandrone belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their often showy and attractive blooms. The etymology of the name Dolichan
Cat’s Claw Vine
Basic Information Common Name: Cat’s Claw Vine Scientific Name: Dolichandra unguis-cati Native Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests of the Americas and the West Indies. History / Discovery / Cultivator Dolichandra unguis-cati, commonly known as Cat’s Claw Vine, is a robust, aggressive climber that has captured both admiration and c
Dolichandra
Basic Information Common Name: Dolichandra Scientific Name: Dolichandra Native Habitat: Primarily found in South America, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. They are native to countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. History / Discovery / Cultivator Dolichandra, a genus of flowering vines in the Bignoniaceae family, boasts a h