Solandra maxima
COMMON NAME | Cup of Gold vine or golden chalice vine |
TYPE | Vine |
FAMILY | Solanaceae |
NOTES | A
heavy, thick-stemmed liana with large shiny leaves and large bell-shaped
golden yellow flowers. The evergreen
leaves are leathery, about 6 inches long, and elliptic, with prominent
lighter colored midribs and lateral veins. The flowers are spectacular, looking
like large cups of gold, 6-10 inches long, flaring open to 4-7 in across. The
five petals of the flowers are reflexed, and each lobe is marked with a
narrow purplish-brown ridge on the inside. The flowers start out yellow and
turn deeper golden as they age. They are fragrant, especially at night, with
a scent reminiscent of coconut. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Mexico and Central America |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Dry
to moist forests and open areas |
WEB SOURCES |
