Flame Nasturtium
Tropaeolum speciosum Poepp. & Endl.
Tropaeolum speciosum, known as Flame Nasturtium, is a flowering plant in the Tropaeolaceae family. It is native to Chile, where it is called coralito, quintralito, or voqui. The species was first described in 1835 by Poepp. & Endl.
Description
Tropaeolum speciosum is a member of the Tropaeolaceae family and is commonly referred to as Flame Nasturtium. It is native to Chile and has been introduced to various regions including South Africa, Ireland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and parts of Chile. The plant is known locally in Chile as coralito, quintralito, or voqui. It was first published in 1835 by Poepp. & Endl.
Other common names
Flame NasturtiumScottish flameflower
Distribution
ZA · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · Ireland · Northern Ireland · England · Scotland · SE · AU · NZ · NO · Chile Central · Chile South
Synonyms
Tropaeolum lechleriTrophaeum lechleriTrophaeum speciosumAnisocentra cardiopetalaChymocarpus speciosus