Basic Information Common Name: Heterophragma Scientific Name: Heterophragma Native Habitat: Tropical Asia, specifically India, Myanmar, Thailand, and southern China. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Heterophragma belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their showy blossoms and diverse growth habits. While
Purple Trumpet Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Purple Trumpet Tree Scientific Name: Handroanthus heptaphyllus Native Habitat: South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Handroanthus heptaphyllus, the Purple Trumpet Tree, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the landscapes and cultures of South America. Its majestic pr
Yellow Lapacho
Basic Information Common Name: Yellow Lapacho Scientific Name: Handroanthus albus Native Habitat: South America, primarily Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator Handroanthus albus, commonly known as Yellow Lapacho, belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a family renowned for its diverse and often strikingly beautif
Pink Trumpet Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Pink Trumpet Tree Scientific Name: Handroanthus impetiginosus Native Habitat: Neotropical Americas, from Mexico to Argentina History / Discovery / Cultivator Handroanthus impetiginosus, commonly known as the Pink Trumpet Tree, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with the indigenous cultures of Central and South A
Golden Trumpet Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Golden Trumpet Tree Scientific Name: Handroanthus chrysotrichus Native Habitat: Brazil (Atlantic Forest) History / Discovery / Cultivator Handroanthus chrysotrichus, commonly known as the Golden Trumpet Tree, is a striking and highly valued ornamental tree native to Brazil. Specifically, it thrives in the Atlantic For
Handroanthus
Basic Information Common Name: Handroanthus Scientific Name: Handroanthus Native Habitat: Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, primarily South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Handroanthus, encompassing various species often referred to as “trumpet trees,” boasts a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures
Speckled Alder
Basic Information Common Name: Speckled Alder Scientific Name: Alnus incana Native Habitat: Moist, cool climates across North America, Europe, and Asia. Commonly found along streams, riverbanks, and in wetlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Speckled Alder, Alnus incana, boasts a history deeply intertwined with both ecological significance a
Godmania aesculifolia
Basic Information Common Name: Godmania aesculifolia Scientific Name: Godmania aesculifolia Native Habitat: Central America (Guatemala to Panama) History / Discovery / Cultivator Godmania aesculifolia is a striking plant with a fascinating history that intertwines botanical exploration and contemporary horticultural interest. Belonging to the Arali
Godmania
Basic Information Common Name: Godmania Scientific Name: Godmania Native Habitat: Central America, South America (primarily tropical rainforests). History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Godmania belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, which includes many familiar flowering trees and shrubs. The exact history of the discovery and naming of Godmania
Garlic Vine
Basic Information Common Name: Garlic Vine Scientific Name: Fridericia Aequinoctialis (syn. Mansoa alliacea) Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin and other parts of South and Central America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Fridericia Aequinoctialis, commonly known as Garlic Vine, is a fascinating plant with a rich history inte