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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. They are native to Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands. ==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. *''Tecomanthe'' sp. Roaring Meg (Roaring Meg Creek trumpet vine or pink trumpet vine) is an undescribed species from Queenlsland. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tecomanthe」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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