Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hillii
ID:
780650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Steenis

Source:
iplants

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Rec. Trav. Bot. Néerl. 24: 874 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779983

Common Names

  • Tecomanthe Hillii
  • Hill's Creeper
  • Tecomanthe Hillii Creeper

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Description

Tecomanthe hillii (also called Hill's Creeper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with yellow flowers, native to New Guinea. It is found in lowland rainforest and hill forest.

Uses & Benefits

Tecomanthe hillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tecomanthe hillii has yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that are about 2.5 cm long. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecomanthe hillii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tecomanthe hillii

Tecomanthe hillii is native to South Africa.

Tecomanthe hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecomanthe hillii?

Tecomanthe hillii

What is the common name of Tecomanthe hillii?

Cape honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Tecomanthe hillii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111323-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].