19,179 observationsCritically Endangered
cross vine
Bignonia capreolata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Bignoniaceae ›Genus: Bignonia
About
Bignonia capreolata is a vine commonly referred to as crossvine. The common name refers to the cross-shaped pattern revealed when the stem is cut; this pattern results from four radial wedges of phloem embedded within the stem’s xylem. It is native to the central and southern United States. The vine climbs without twining but does produce tendrils. It produces long tubular flowers which are red and yellow and frequently have a mocha fragrance. The leaves are...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of cross vine is Bignonia capreolata.
- cross vine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- cross vine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- cross vine belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- cross vine belongs to the order Lamiales.
- cross vine belongs to the family Bignoniaceae.
- cross vine belongs to the genus Bignonia.