Maurandya barclayana

Maurandya barclayana (syn. Asarina barclayana; orth. var. M. barclaiana), commonly called angels trumpet[1] or Mexican viper,[2] is an ornamental plant in the family Plantaginaceae native to Mexico. Growing to 4 m (13 ft) in height, this herbaceous perennial climber has ivy-like leaves and white,pink or purple tubular flowers. As it does not tolerate being frozen, in temperate climates it is often grown under glass in a conservatory, or alternatively as a tender annual. It requires a sheltered position in full sun. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [1]

Maurandya barclayana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Maurandya
Species:
M. barclayana
Binomial name
Maurandya barclayana
Lindl.

This plant is cited in The movements and habits of climbing plants by Charles Darwin.

References

  1. "Maurandya barclayana". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. "USDA PLANTS profile".


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