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'''''Tecomanthe''''' is a [[genus]] of 5 [[species]] of tropical or subtropical forest lianes in the family [[Bignoniaceae]]. They have attractive trumpet-like flowers and glossy leaves. ==Cultivation== ===Propagation=== ===Pests and diseases=== ==Species== *''[[Tecomanthe dendrophylla]]'' (or ''T. venusta'') grows in the [[Moluccas]], throughout [[New Guinea]], and east into [[New Britain]] and the [[Solomon Islands]]. The 11cm flowers are pink and creamy-yellow, ageing to a uniform magenta-pink. *''[[Tecomanthe hillii]]'' with pink flowers is confined to eastern [[Queensland]]. *''[[Tecomanthe speciosa]]'' is endemic to the [[Three Kings Islands]] off northern [[New Zealand]]. Only one plant exists in the wild, ''T. speciosa'' is now in cultivation, and is a rampant woody vine with cream flowers. It will grow in warm temperate climates, but is very sensitive to frost. *''[[Tecomanthe ternatensis]]'' has white flowers that turn pink as they age. Its natural range is from the [[Moluccas]] east to northwest [[New Guinea]]. *''[[Tecomanthe volubilis]]'' is endemic to New Guinea and has rose-pink flowers. It grows in mossy forests at altitude, and will grow in warm temperate conditions. ==Gallery== <gallery perrow=5> Image:Upload.png| photo 1 Image:Upload.png| photo 2 Image:Upload.png| photo 3 </gallery> ==References== <references/> <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> ==External links== *{{wplink}} {{stub}} __NOTOC__
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