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Rankin's trumpetflower

Scientific Name: Gelsemium rankinii

Family: Loganiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Rankin's Trumpet-flower (Gelsemium rankinii)

Gelsemium rankinii, commonly known as Rankin's Trumpet-flower, is a captivating perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It offers a delightful display of fragrant yellow flowers and serves as an attractive addition to gardens.

Common Names

  • Rankin's Trumpet-flower
  • Swamp Jessamine
  • Rankin's Jessamine
  • Swamp Yellow Jasmine

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a climbing perennial vine, which could present entanglement hazards.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Gelsemium rankinii Small
  • Family: Gelsemiaceae (Logania Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Swamp Jessamine, Rankin's Yellow Jessamine

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the southeastern United States.
  • Common in swampy areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Climbing perennial vine.
  • Evergreen foliage.
  • Features axillary clusters of very fragrant, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.
  • The trumpet-shaped blooms have 5 lobes, are 1 to 1 inches long.
  • Blooms in both spring and fall.