Tecomanthe Explained

Tecomanthe is a genus of 5 species of tropical or subtropical forest lianes in the family Bignoniaceae. They have attractive trumpet-like flowers and glossy leaves. They are native to Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands.

Species

Image NameDescription Distribution
Tecomanthe burungu (Roaring Meg Creek trumpet vine or pink trumpet vine) a newly described species in 2018 Queensland.[1]
Tecomanthe dendrophila (or T. venusta) The 11 cm flowers are pink and creamy-yellow, ageing to a uniform magenta-pink. grows in the Moluccas, throughout New Guinea, and east into New Britain and the Solomon Islands.
Tecomanthe hillii pink flowers eastern Queensland.
Tecomanthe speciosa Extremely rare, being only one plant exists in the wild, T. speciosa is now in cultivation, and is a rampant woody vine with cream flowers. It will grow in warm temperate climates, but is very sensitive to frost. endemic to the Three Kings Islands off northern New Zealand
Tecomanthe ternatensis White flowers that turn pink as they age. Its natural range is from the Moluccas east to northwest New Guinea.
Tecomanthe volubilis It grows in mossy forests at elevation, and will grow in warm temperate conditions. It has rose-pink flowers. endemic to New Guinea

References

Notes and References

  1. Ford. A. J.. Zich. F. A.. December 2018. Tecomanthe burungu (Bignoniaceae), a new species from northern Queensland. Australian Systematic Botany. 31. 5–6. 481–486. 10.1071/SB18031. 1030-1887.