Saritaea

Saritaea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Saritaea
Dugand
Species: S. magnifica
Binomial name
Saritaea magnifica
(W.Bull) Dugand

Saritaea is a monotypic genus in the trumpet-vine family, Bignoniaceae. The sole species, Saritaea magnifica, glowvine,[1] is native to Colombia and Ecuador. The stems are almost round in cross-section, and are marked with longitudinal stripes. The 10 cm leaves have 2 leaflets and a further 2 leaflet-like appendages at the base of the leaf stalk, plus a tendril at the tip. The leaves are smooth and leathery. The plant is a very spectacular flowering, evergreen tropical climber. The large heads of showy rosy mauve to purple coloured, bell-shaped flowers 8 cm long with hairy yellow throat, borne at the end of the branches often display all year-round . When in flower it is regarded as one of the outstanding climbers of the world. Their nectar is collected by the male bees of the tropical genus Euglossa, which pollinate the flowers by brushing against the pollen and transferring it. The fruit is a long flattened capsule containing 2-winged seeds.

Cultivation

The plant needs a warm-subtropical or tropical climate to be seen at its best, as well as well-drained moisture-retaining soil with lots of humus. Propagated from seed and cuttings.

References

  1. ↑ "Saritaea magnifica". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
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