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blood-trumpet
Scientific Name: Distictis buccinatoria
Family: Bignoniaceae
Category: Dicot
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Distictis buccinatoria: The Blood-Red Trumpet Vine
The Distictis buccinatoria, commonly known as Red Trumpet Vine, Blood Red Trumpet Vine, or Scarlet Trumpet Vine, is a vigorous evergreen flowering vine admired for its vibrant blooms.
Considerations for Pets
- This vine climbs by tendrils.
Considerations for Children
- This vine climbs by tendrils.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Distictis buccinatoria (DC.) A.H. Gentry
- Common Names: Red Trumpet Vine, Blood Red Trumpet Vine, Scarlet Trumpet Vine, Mexican Blood Trumpet, Blood-red Trumpet Vine.
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Synonyms: Bignonia cherere, Phaedranthus buccinatorius, Bignonia buccinatoria, Amphilophium buccinatorium
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the tropical regions of the West Indies and the Americas, specifically the moist regions of Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A fast-growing evergreen vine reaching 30 feet tall.
- Leaves are green, somewhat leathery, and about 4 inches long.
- Mexican Blood-Trumpet is a climber that reaches heights of 10-25 m.
- Paripinnate leaves are opposite.
- Ovate-lanceolate leaflets are entire and stalked.
- Produces blood red trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats in clusters.
- Climbs by tendrils.
Cultivation
- Requires full sun.
- Suitable for fences, high walls, or arbors.