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campsis
Scientific Name: Campsis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Category: Dicot
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Trumpet Vine (Campsis)
The Campsis genus, commonly known as trumpet vine or trumpet creeper, offers an exotic touch to any garden with its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- Campsis species are vigorous growers that cling to surfaces by aerial roots.
Considerations for Children
- Campsis species are vigorous growers that cling to surfaces by aerial roots.
Scientific Classification
- Genus: Campsis
- Family: Bignoniaceae (Bignonia Family)
- Kingdom: (Implied, likely Plantae)
Synonym for Campsis radicans: Bignonia radicans.
Nomenclature
The name Campsis comes from the Greek word "kampsis," meaning "curve," referring to the curved stamens of the genus. The species name radicans is Latin for "rooting."
Common Names
- Trumpet Vine
- Trumpet Creeper
- Cow-itch
- Cow vine
- Foxglove vine
- Hellvine
- Devil's Trumpet
- Chinese trumpet creeper (Campsis grandiflora)
Distribution and Habitat
Campsis is native to woodland areas in China and North America. Specifically, Campsis radicans is native to the eastern United States and has naturalized in some western parts.
Campsis is also found in Chile.
Ecological Role
Campsis radicans can be difficult to restrain because it suckers profusely.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Campsis are deciduous climbers, growing rapidly and clinging by aerial roots.
- They feature pinnate leaves and clusters of tubular-funnel-shaped flowers.
- Flowers typically appear in late summer and are trumpet-shaped, ranging in color from orange to red or yellow.
- Campsis radicans can grow up to 12 meters (approximately 39 feet), while Campsis grandiflora can reach 9 meters (about 30 feet).
- Some varieties can climb up to 30 or 40 feet.
- Some varieties produce baby green pods.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Trumpet vines are known to attract hummingbirds with their vibrant orange flowers.
Cultivars
Some examples include:
- Atropurpurea
- Crimson Trumpet
- Flava
- Minor
- Praecox
- Spec
- Madame Galen (Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen')
- Indian Summer
- Flamenco
Awards and Recognition
Campsis 'Indian Summer' received a gold medal for Best New Plant Introduction at Plantarium 1998 in Boskoop, the Netherlands, and also won the Prix.
Further Information
Burncoose Nurseries, Jackson's Nurseries, and Notcutts are mentioned as retailers.
A Floridata Plant Profile exists for Campsis radicans.