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Scientific Name: Aeonium undulatum
Family: Crassulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cobaea scandens: The Cup and Saucer Vine
Cobaea scandens, commonly known as cup and saucer vine or cathedral bells, is a vigorous and beautiful climber native to tropical America, specifically Mexico and Peru.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is a strong, woody perennial, suggesting it may have tough stems or branches.
- It is a vigorous climber.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cobaea scandens
- Common Names: Cup and saucer vine, Cathedral bells, Cup and saucer plant, Mexican ivy
- A creamy white form is named Cobaea scandens f. alba.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical America, including Mexico and Peru.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A vigorous and irrepressible vine, described as a woody, evergreen and herbaceous climber.
- The bell-shaped flowers are up to 2 inches in diameter and have a ruff of bracts, giving the plant its common name.
- Flowers turn deep purple-blue.
- Grows quickly.
Quirky Facts
- Some consider it reminiscent of "Mariachi bands and sunshine," reflecting its Mexican origins.
Further Information
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Cobaea scandens.
- Dave's Garden is a community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.