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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==
==Cultivation==
==Varieties==
==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.
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