ClimberCultivatedPerennial

Campsis radicans (Linn.) Seem.

Tecoma Bail

Synonyms: Bignonia radicans L.; Tecoma radicans (L.) Juss

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Description

Campsis radicans is a vigorous deciduous woody climber that may reach 10–15 m in length. It climbs by numerous aerial rootlets that adhere firmly to walls, trees, and other supports. Leaves are opposite, imparipinnate, 15–30 cm long, with 7–15 ovate to lanceolate leaflets having serrated margins. Flowers are large, showy, trumpet-shaped, orange to scarlet-red with yellowish throats, and borne in terminal clusters. Fruits are long, slender capsules containing numerous flattened winged seeds.

Diagnostic Characters

Vegetative

Woody climber with aerial rootlets and pinnately compound leaves.

Floral

Large orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal clusters.

Fruit & Seed

Long capsules containing numerous winged seeds.

Distribution

Native range: Eastern and southeastern United States.

Introduced range: Widely cultivated throughout temperate and subtropical regions.

In Pakistan: Occasionally cultivated in Pakistan as an ornamental climber in gardens and parks.

Phenology

Flowering

Fruiting

Flowering: June–September Fruiting: August–November

Ethnobotany & Uses

Ornamental Uses

Highly valued for its spectacular summer flowering and rapid climbing habit.

Ecological Importance

Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in its native range.

Landscape Uses

Commonly planted to cover walls, arches, fences, and pergolas.

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Taxonomic Notes

Campsis radicans, commonly known as Trumpet Creeper or Trumpet Vine, is easily recognized by its aerial rootlets, pinnate leaves, and large trumpet-shaped orange flowers. It is accepted by Flora of Pakistan, Plants of the World Online (POWO), and World Flora Online (WFO).