Basic Information Common Name: Campsis Scientific Name: Campsis Native Habitat: Eastern Asia, Southeastern United States History / Discovery / Cultivator Campsis, commonly known as Trumpet Vine or Trumpet Creeper, boasts a history deeply intertwined with both the natural world and human cultivation. The name “Campsis” is derived from th
Basic Information Common Name: Campsidium valdivianum Scientific Name: Campsidium valdivianum Native Habitat: Temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina History / Discovery / Cultivator Campsidium valdivianum, a captivating climber, hails from the lush, temperate rainforests nestled in the valleys of Chile and Argentina. Its discovery and subsequ
Basic Information Common Name: Campsidium Scientific Name: Campsidium Native Habitat: South America, particularly Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. History / Discovery / Cultivator Campsidium, a genus belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, encompasses climbing vines appreciated for their ornamental qualities and intriguing history. Though not as widel
Basic Information Common Name: Callichlamys latifolia Scientific Name: Callichlamys latifolia Native Habitat: Tropical South America, particularly Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator Callichlamys latifolia, a stunning member of the Bignoniaceae family, is a captivating vine native to the tropical regions of South America, primarily Brazil. Its
Basic Information Common Name: Callichlamys Scientific Name: Callichlamys Native Habitat: Tropical regions of South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest. History / Discovery / Cultivator Callichlamys is a genus of flowering plants in the Bignoniaceae family, known for their striking and often large, trumpet-shaped flowers. While comprehensiv
Basic Information Common Name: Crossvine Scientific Name: Bignonia capreolata Native Habitat: Southeastern United States History / Discovery / Cultivator Bignonia capreolata, commonly known as crossvine, boasts a fascinating history intertwined with botanical exploration and traditional uses. Its discovery and initial classification can be traced b
Basic Information Common Name: Bignonia Scientific Name: Bignonia Native Habitat: Southeastern United States, particularly Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Bignonia, often referred to as Crossvine, is a genus of flowering plants in the trumpet vine family, Bignoniaceae. The name “Bignonia” itself has
Basic Information Common Name: Astianthus viminalis Scientific Name: Astianthus viminalis Native Habitat: Arid regions of northern Mexico and southwestern United States. History / Discovery / Cultivator Astianthus viminalis, often referred to as the Arizona Ash or Desert Olive, is a fascinating tree native to the arid and semi-arid regions of north
Basic Information Common Name: Arrabidaea chica Scientific Name: Arrabidaea chica Native Habitat: Tropical South America (Amazon Basin, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, and the Guianas). History / Discovery / Cultivator Arrabidaea chica, also known as the Crimson Trumpet Vine or Crajirú, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with the indigenou
Basic Information Common Name: Arrabidaea Scientific Name: Arrabidaea Native Habitat: Primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, especially South America (e.g., Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay). Some species extend into Central America and the Caribbean. History / Discovery / Cultivator Arrabidaea is a genus of flowering plant
