Family: Bignoniaceae
Author: (L.) Bureau
Bibliography: Monogr. Bignon. 2(Atlas): 16 (1864)
Year: 1864
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Campsis
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: C. & E. U.S.A.
Description
The Trumpet creeper, scientifically known as Campsis radicans, is an enchanting and vigorous climbing vine belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. Indigenous to the central and eastern regions of the United States, this plant is celebrated for its strikingly vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds and bees.
Characterized by its lush, green foliage and tenacity in growth, the Trumpet creeper can rapidly cover trellises, fences, and arbors, making it a favored choice among gardeners and landscape designers aiming to add a burst of color and natural beauty to their spaces. Its flowers, typically ranging in hues from fiery red to orange, bloom profusely from summer to early autumn, creating a spectacular visual display.
The plant was meticulously cataloged in Monographs of Bignoniaceae in 1864 by the esteemed botanist Bureau, who acknowledged its unique aesthetic and ecological contributions. Its ability to thrive in various soil types and conditions, coupled with its low maintenance requirements, makes it a resilient and adaptable addition to many types of gardens.
Given its propensity for rapid growth, it’s essential to provide ample support structures for the Trumpet creeper and to consider its potential to become invasive in certain environments. Regular pruning helps manage its exuberant growth and ensures it remains an attractive feature in the garden landscape.
In cultivating Campsis radicans, you not only enhance the visual appeal of your garden but also contribute to the biodiversity and ecological health of your area by supporting pollinators. Whether trained to climb a pergola or left to sprawl along a garden fence, the Trumpet creeper is a testament to nature’s exuberant beauty and resilience.
Common Names
Deu: amerikanische klettertrompete, amerikanische klettertrompete, jasmintrompete
Eng: trumpet creeper, american trumpet vine
Nld: trompetbloem
En: Trumpet creeper, Trumpet-Creeper, COMMON TRUMPETCREEPER, American trumpet vine
Ar: تكوما راديكانس
Hy: Կամպսիս արմատակալող
Ca: Gessamí de Virgínia
Zh: 厚萼凌霄
Cs: Křivouš kořenující
Nl: Trompetbloem
Fi: Pikkutrumpettiköynnös
Fr: Trompette de Virginie
De: Trompetenblume, Amerikanische Klettertrompete, Amerikanische Klettertrompete, Jasmintrompete
Hu: Trombitafolyondár
It: Bignonia
Ml: കാംപ്സിസ് റാഡികൻസ്
No: Trompetvin
Pa: ਵਿਗਲ ਵੇਲ
Pl: Milin amerykański
Ru: Кампсис укореняющийся
Sr: Текома
Sv: Trumpetranka
Th: มธุลดา
Uk: Кампсис укорінливий
Synonyms
- Bignonia radicans var. flava (Bosse)
- Campsis radicans f. praecox ((H.Jaeger) Rehder)
- Campsis radicans var. aurea (Rehder)
- Tecoma radicans major (Paul)
- Gelseminum radicans ((L.) Kuntze)
- Campsis radicans var. speciosa ((Rehder) C.K.Schneid.)
- Campsis curtisii (Seem.)
- Tecoma atrosanguineum (Paul)
- Tecoma radicans ((L.) Duhamel)
- Campsis radicans f. aurea ((Rehder) Rehder)
- Bignonia radicans var. lutea ((G.Kirchn.) H.Jaeger)
- Campsis radicans f. minor ((DC.) Voss)
- Tecoma radicans var. speciosa (Rehder)
- Bignonia radicans var. minor (Castigl.)
- Campsis radicans f. flava ((Bosse) Rehder)
- Bignonia radicans var. flammea (Pursh)
- Tecoma radicans var. lutea (G.Kirchn.)
- Bignonia radicans var. coccinea (Pursh)
- Bignonia radicans var. praecox (H.Jaeger)
- Tecoma radicans var. praecox ((H.Jaeger) H.Jaeger)
- Bignonia radicans (L.)
- Campsis radicans var. praecox ((H.Jaeger) C.K.Schneid.)
- Tecoma radicans var. minor (DC.)
- Tecoma flava-speciosa (Paul)
- Bignonia florida (Salisb.)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- Florida (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Louisiana (native)
- Maine (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Texas (native)
- Utah (native)
- Virginia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Algeria (introduced)
- Argentina Northwest (introduced)
- Bangladesh (introduced)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- Colorado (introduced)
- Dominican Republic (introduced)
- Ecuador (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Greece (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Kriti (introduced)
- Krym (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- Sicilia (introduced)
- South European Russi (introduced)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7613490)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30332621-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Campsis radicans (L.) Seem.)