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.
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Rhigozum trichotomum Burch.
Rhigozum trichotomum is a woody perennial shrub native to southwestern Africa, c…
Jacaranda brasiliana (Lam.) Pers.
Jacaranda brasiliana is a flowering Bignoniaceae species native to multiple regi…
Tecoma castanifolia (D.Don) Melch.
Tecoma castanifolia is a simple-leaved flowering plant species native to Ecuador…
Deplanchea tetraphylla (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Steenis
Deplanchea tetraphylla is a Bignoniaceae tropical rainforest tree with yellow fl…
Tabebuia rosea (Bertol.) Bertero ex A.DC.
Tabebuia rosea is a flowering neotropical tree widely planted ornamentally and u…
⚠️ Poisonous
Tabebuia aurea (Silva Manso) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex S.Moore
Tabebuia aurea is a deciduous ornamental tree critical for reintroducing extinct…
Radermachera sinica (Hance) Hemsl.
Radermachera sinica, the serpent tree, is a large tree commonly grown as a compa…
Catalpa ovata G.Don
Catalpa ovata (yellow or Chinese catalpa) is a small pod-bearing tree native to …
Incarvillea semiretschenskia (B.Fedtsch.) Grierson
Incarvillea semiretschenskia is an herbaceous perennial with wavy-winged fruits …
Catophractes alexandri D.Don
Catophractes alexandri is the only species in genus Catophractes, a spiny shrub …
Handroanthus impetiginosum (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos
Handroanthus impetiginosum, or pink lapacho, is a large Amazonian tree used orna…
Delostoma integrifolium D.Don
Delostoma integrifolium is a flowering Bignoniaceae species native to northweste…
Bignoniaceae plants belong to the Lamiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its inflorescences grow as 4–10-inch (100–250 mm) long bunches of creamy white flowers with distinct yellow tinging; individual flowers are around 1 inch (25 mm) wide. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Bignoniaceae is classified in the order Lamiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Mature old fruits hang downward, and the two hollow halves tap against one another like castanets, producing a distinctive clicking sound in light wind.
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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