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Glowvine

Bignonia magnifica W.Bull
Glowvine
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Bignonia magnifica, known as glowvine, is a species in the Bignoniaceae family. Initially described in 1879 by W.Bull, it was once moved to the monotypic genus Saritaea as Saritaea magnifica but has been returned to Bignonia. This species is native to Panama and northern South America, though it has also been introduced to other regions.

Description

Bignonia magnifica is a member of the Bignoniaceae family, commonly referred to as the trumpet-vine family. It was first documented in 1879 by W.Bull. The species was reclassified into the genus Saritaea as Saritaea magnifica but has since been reclassified back into Bignonia. It is originally found in Panama and northern South America. Its distribution has expanded beyond its native range, with records in various other locations.

Other common names

Glowvine

Distribution

BR · Área Natural Única Los Estoraques · Corregimiento de San Antonio de Chamí · Aratoca | Girón | Los Santos | Piedecuesta | Zapatoca · IN · Atlántico, Cesar, Magdalena, Norte de Santander, Risaralda, Santander, Valle · TW · Bangladesh · Colombia · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Haiti · Jamaica · Panamá · Puerto Rico · Trinidad-Tobago · Venezuela

Synonyms

Saritaea magnificaArrabidaea magnifica

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