ON THIS PLANT
Maurandya barclayana (syn. Asarina barclayana; orth. var. M. barclaiana), commonly called angels trumpet or Mexican viper, 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. This plant is cited in The movements and habits of climbing plants by Charles Darwin.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Maurandya
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Mexican viper en Angels trumpet
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