Only one plant of this species is known in the wild. A vigorous twining woody climber with large tropical-like leaves.
Tecomanthe speciosa is a vigorous twining climber growing up to 10m in height. The glossy, thick compound leaves consist of up to five leaflets. In autumn or early winter it bears long cream-coloured tubular flowers that emerge directly from the stem in large clusters.
The flowers appear to be adapted to be pollinated by bats, despite the fact that bats are not part of the present-day fauna of the Three Kings Islands (though they may once have been present). Nevertheless, the flowers of plants growing in cultivation are readily pollinated by a large number of native and exotic birds.
The plant requires warm conditions, and is very sensitive to frost. Grows well in dry soils.
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SKU | Name | Size | Units in Stock (Approx) | Price |
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Tecomanthe speciosa | 1Ltr | 0 | $7.95 | |
Tecomanthe speciosa | PB3 | 100 | $9.95 | |
Tecomanthe speciosa | PB12 | 0 | $19.95 |
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