Bignoniaceae · Podranea

Port St. John's Creeper

Podranea ricasoliana

Climberoutdoor
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & more
Flowering
November-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Podranea ricasoliana
Genus
Podranea
Habit
Climber
Distribution
Central America and South Africa
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram
Flowering & fruiting
November-June
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Bignoniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Bignoniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Port St. John's Creeper

Port St. John's Creeper (Podranea ricasoliana) is a climber belonging to the Bignoniaceae family (Trumpet vine family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite pinnate compound leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, capsule with winged seeds fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across Central America and South Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-June.

Illustration representing the Bignoniaceae family
Botanical family

Bignoniaceae

Trumpet vine family

Port St. John's Creeper belongs to the Bignoniaceae family.

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