Basic Information Common Name: Hardy Gloxinia Scientific Name: Incarvillea delavayi Native Habitat: Mountainous regions of southwestern China (Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet). History / Discovery / Cultivator Incarvillea delavayi, commonly known as Hardy Gloxinia, is a captivating perennial flowering plant belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. Its jour
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Mansoa hymenaea
Basic Information Common Name: Mansoa hymenaea Scientific Name: Mansoa hymenaea Native Habitat: Tropical South America, particularly Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator Mansoa hymenaea, commonly known as Garlic Vine or False Garlic, is a captivating flowering vine native to the lush tropical regions of South America, with a strong presence in
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Mansoa
Basic Information Common Name: Mansoa Scientific Name: Mansoa Native Habitat: Tropical South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Mansoa is a genus of flowering vines belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, known for its vibrant and showy blooms. The discovery and subsequent cultivation of Mansoa species are intertwined with the exploration of th
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Macfadyena
Basic Information Common Name: Macfadyena Scientific Name: Macfadyena Native Habitat: Tropical America, including Central and South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Macfadyena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. The most well-known species, Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as the Cat’s Claw Creeper or Cat
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Lundia corymbifera
Basic Information Common Name: Lundia corymbifera Scientific Name: Lundia corymbifera Native Habitat: Tropical South America, primarily Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator Lundia corymbifera, a captivating climbing vine, hails from the tropical regions of South America, with a strong presence in Brazil. While the precise details surrounding it
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Lundia
Basic Information Common Name: Lundia Scientific Name: Lundia Native Habitat: Tropical South America, specifically Brazil and surrounding regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Lundia is named in honor of Peter Wilhelm Lund, a Danish paleontologist and zoologist who made significant contributions to the natural history of Brazil during
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Lamiodendron magnificum
Basic Information Common Name: Lamiodendron magnificum Scientific Name: Lamiodendron magnificum Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Lamiodendron magnificum, also known as the Madagascar Tree Mallow, is a captivating and relatively recent addition to the world of ornamental plants. Its discovery and introduction into cultivat
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Lamiodendron
Basic Information Common Name: Lamiodendron Scientific Name: Lamiodendron Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Lamiodendron is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species, Lamiodendron magnificum. This makes its history and discovery particularly interesting. Lamiodendron magnificum is native to Madagascar, an isl
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Sausage Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Sausage Tree Scientific Name: Kigelia africana Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator The Sausage Tree, scientifically known as Kigelia africana, boasts a captivating history deeply entwined with the African continent. Its imposing presence and unique fruits have long been recognized by indig
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Kigelia
Basic Information Common Name: Kigelia Scientific Name: Kigelia Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Kigelia belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, which also includes plants like jacaranda and trumpet vine. The name Kigelia is derived from the Mozambican Bantu name for the tree, “Kigeli-keia.” The mos