How to Identify Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 86 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Bignoniaceae Species
Argylia radiata (L.) D.Don
Argylia radiata (L.) D.Don
Argylia radiata is a perennial Bignoniaceae species found in Brazil, Chile, and …
Handroanthus guayacan (Seem.) S.O.Grose
Handroanthus guayacan (Seem.) S.O.Grose
Handroanthus guayacan is a Bignoniaceae tree native to South America and multipl…
Chilopsis linearis (Cav.) Sweet
Chilopsis linearis (Cav.) Sweet
Chilopsis linearis is a desert-adapted flowering shrub or small tree cultivated …
Mansoa alliacea (Desv. ex Beauverd) A.H.Gentry
Mansoa alliacea (Desv. ex Beauverd) A.H.Gentry
Mansoa alliacea is a woody shrub or liana native to neotropical rainforests, cul…
Jacaranda copaia (Aubl.) D.Don
Jacaranda copaia (Aubl.) D.Don
Jacaranda copaia is a tall native Central and northern South American tree with …
Zeyheria montana Mart.
Zeyheria montana Mart.
Zeyheria montana is a Bignoniaceae tree native to dry areas of Brazil and East B…
Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague
Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague
Podranea ricasoliana, the pink trumpet vine, is a tendril-less evergreen vining …
Handroanthus serratifolius (Vahl) S.O.Grose
Handroanthus serratifolius (Vahl) S.O.Grose
Handroanthus serratifolius is a large, strong commercially farmed hardwood tree …
Spathodea campanulata Beauverd
Spathodea campanulata Beauverd
Spathodea campanulata Beauverd is a tree that is native to Africa, invasive in m…
⚠️ Poisonous
Tecoma castanifolia (D.Don) Melch.
Tecoma castanifolia (D.Don) Melch.
Tecoma castanifolia is a simple-leaved flowering plant species native to Ecuador…
Pandorea floribunda (A.Cunn. ex DC.) Guymer
Pandorea floribunda (A.Cunn. ex DC.) Guymer
Pandorea floribunda is a flowering plant species in the Bignoniaceae family that…
Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K.Schum.
Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K.Schum.
Markhamia lutea is an eastern African evergreen Bignoniaceae tree cultivated for…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Bignoniaceae?
Bignoniaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 86 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Bignoniaceae?
Bignoniaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 86 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Bignoniaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Bignoniaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Bignoniaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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