Campsis radicans
Trumpet creeper
Campsis radicans, commonly known as trumpet vine, is a vigorous climbing woody vine celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped orange flowers. While primarily an ornamental garden staple, it holds traditional significance in various cultures for its medicinal properties, often utilized in herbal remedies to support circulation and soothe inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Campsis radicans
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Campsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Campsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Campsis radicans, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Russian, it is referred to as Кампсис укореняющийся, while in French, it is called Trompette de Virginie. Its Chinese name is 厚萼凌霄, and in German, it is known as Amerikanische Klettertrompete. Additionally, in Hungarian, the plant is called trombitafolyondár.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Кампсис укореняющийся | Wikidata |
| fr | Trompette de Virginie | Wikidata |
| zh | 厚萼凌霄 | Wikidata |
| de | Amerikanische Klettertrompete | Wikidata |
| hu | trombitafolyondár | Wikidata |
| ar | تكومة أمريكا | Wikidata |
| pl | Milin amerykański | Wikidata |
| cs | křivouš kořenující | Wikidata |
| th | มธุลดา | Wikidata |
| pnb | امریکی توتنی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of both Austria and Germany. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it can also be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France. The species extends its range into Southeastern Europe as well. Within this southeastern region, the plant is notably distributed across Bulgaria and Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |