Solandra grandiflora, the showy chalicevine, or papaturra1 is a member of the nightshade genus solandra and, like the other members of the genus, is a. Appearance the perennial, heavily branching, fastgrowing climber develops oblongelliptic leaves that are up to 15 cm in length and tapered at the end. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from jussieus dictionary of natural science, florence, italy, 1837. Solandra guttata definition of solandra guttata by the. Solandra maxima is the most common species in cultivation and vines offered as s. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. A large, woody, evergreen vine that can spread to 40 with medium green, white variegated leaves that are purple when first emerging turning white with age. Consists in striking vine with glossy leaves and large showy white to yellow flowers. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Engraved by corsi, drawn by pierre jeanfrancois turpin, and published by batelli e figli.
The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Its something i associate with king arthurs table and with receiving communion at church. The blooms emit a tropical nighttime scent, which has been compared to coconut, banana, or vanillaor perhaps a combination of the three. Grandiflora definition, any of several plant varieties or hybrids characterized by large showy flowers, as certain kinds of petunias, babys breath, or roses. A few faint marks to lower margin, very good condition. Golden chalice vine, solandra maxima, plant facts eden.
Striking vine with glossy leaves and large showy white to yellow flowers. An exquisite botanical image by pancrace bessa, one of frances foremost botanical artists of the 19th century, engraved by barrois for flore des jardiniers, amateurs. You enjoy wave after wave of stunning flowers unlike any other vine or shrub seen in the usa. Although solandra maxima is originally from central and south america, it. Golden chalice vine solandra grandiflora is a legend among gardeners.
Showy chalicevine solandra grandiflora is an endemic flower to cuba. Scientific analysis of the entire solandra family has shown that they all contain psychoactive compounds to a varying degree, with solandra grandiflora producing the highest percentage yield by weight. An updated inventory of the vascular flora alien to italy, providing details on the occurrence at regional level, is presented. Solandra shrubby climbers of tropical america genus solandra asterid dicot genus genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some. A vine that is grown for its large golden yellow flowers which appear from late winter through to summer.
Pdf cytotoxic activity of new tropinene glycoside isolated from. Download 224 chalice vine stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Cup of gold chalice vine is a zone 10 tropical bloomer sporting huge blooms typically february through may, giving you 4 months of performance. Solandra maxima plant analysis and substance testing. The plant list includes a further 1 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus solandra. Solandra grandiflora, cup of gold vine, chalice vine. Solandra flowers open pale yellowwith maroon veinsand the color deepens in their golden days. If you have a photo of this plant, please upload it. Solandra grandiflora chalice vine solandra guttata chalice vine solandra longiflora chalice vine solandra maxima cupofgold vine solandra maxima variegata cupofgold vine gallery. This vine quickly takes root and grabs onto the surrounding vegetation for support, the base stalk is thick, heavy and ropelike.
Mexico, central america and northern south america large shrub 510 ft vine. A goblet is a large footed cup that is often shared. Solandra grandiflora showy chalicevine solandra longiflora. You can plant container plants at any time, but october is ideal, since it is a time of rapid growth. Solander the vines it contains are commonly known as chalice vines and are native to the caribbean, mexico and south america. Read fascinating facts and browse beautiful, detailed photos of the golden chalice vine solandra maxima. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. The flowers are nightscented and in their native habitat they attract pollinating bats. Solandra maxima, cup of gold vine, vine, solandra nitida, s. Mexico, central america and northern south america. This scandent vine can be kept as a shrub in containers. Plus, there may be other photos available for you to add. Cup of goldsolandra maxima is a vine and shrub of the family solanaceae genus solandra which makes.
The checklist includes 1,597 species, subspecies, and hybrids. Perennial and fastgrowing, this climbing vine relies on surrounding vegetation for support in the wild, and needs a strong trellis or support in cultivation. Solandra maxima is an enormous, rampant, woody vine that has glossy green leaves and huge, yellow flowers, 25cm. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Solandra maxima, solandra hartwegii, solandra selerae. Specializing in rare and unusual annual and perennial plants, including cottage garden heirlooms and hard to find california native wildflowers. Chalice vine stock photos download 224 royalty free photos. Solandra synonyms, solandra pronunciation, solandra translation, english dictionary definition of solandra. Cultivated material of unknown origin probably at k, not seen solandra macrantha dunall852. Solandra maxima, golden chalice vine, hawaiian lily, origin. Chalice vine cup of gold solandra guttata click pic to enlarge. Solandra maxima is also known as the cup of gold vine and golden chalice vine. Grandiflora definition is a usually tall rose shrub derived from crosses of floribunda and hybrid tea roses and characterized by production of blooms both singly and in clusters on the same plant.
We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms. Solanda grandiflora and solandra nitida are the most commonly cultivated species for garden and ornamental use bartels 1993, 207. Flower, cup of gold vine or golden chalice vine solandra maxima, wilhelma, stuttgart, germany. Familia solanaceae species solandra grandiflora sweet, 1787 synonyms swartsia grandiflora sweet j. Solandra guttata synonyms, solandra guttata pronunciation, solandra guttata translation, english dictionary definition of solandra guttata.
The solitary, terminal, chaliceshaped yellow flowers exude. If you are wondering why this vine is so popular, read a little chalice vine information. They have a long history of ritual use, perhaps dating to prehistoric times, and are closely associated with sorcery. Solandra grandiflora or solandra maxima cup of gold vine. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Plants profile for solandra grandiflora showy chalicevine. Solandra definition of solandra by the free dictionary. Showy chalicevine solandra grandiflora, an endemic. Solandra maxima variegata variegated cup of gold vine, variegated golden chalice vine, chalice vine, hawaiian lily. Analysis of solandra grandiflora has shown that the major psychoactive compounds that give this plant its magical properties are tropane.
This plant known as solandra maxima, also known as cup of gold vine, golden chalice vine, or hawaiian lily, is a vigorous vine which is endemic to mexico and. Engraving on laid paper, handcolored, image approximately 7 x 4 12 inches plus text area on sheet 12 x 9 inches. Flowering vines for florida1 ufifas edis university of florida. Pdf the first phytochemical investigation of solandra grandiflora sw. There are also silver types, like the grandiflora pictured here, which produce white flowers. Solandra maxima variegata variegated cup of gold vine.
Solandra species, chalice vine, cup of gold vine, golden. The plants database includes the following 3 species of solandra. Chalice vine, solandra grandiflora, native to the americas. Chalice vine care information on golden chalice vine growing.
Solandra species are tropane alkaloidcontaining vines native to mexico that produce large yellowgold flowers. This page was last edited on 16 august 2019, at 01. Solandra guttata mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnelshaped fragrant yellow flowers with purplebrown ridges in the. Grandiflora definition and meaning collins english. Solandra maxima variegata variegated cup of gold vine a large, evergreen vine that can spread to 40 feet with white variegation on the leaves that are purple. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about solandra species, chalice vine, cup of gold vine, golden chalice solandra grandiflora supplied by member gardeners in the plantfile. Media in category solandra grandiflora the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Solandra grandiflora, more popularly known as chalice vine or cup of gold, is a perennial fastgrowing climbing vine or liana. Solandra grandiflora, cup of gold vine, chalice vine toptropicals. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Grandiflora definition of grandiflora by merriamwebster. The plant list includes 30 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus solandra. Solandra grandiflora was once and likely still is used by the huichol of mexico and other tribes of the. It will produce cream yellow cup shaped fragrant flowers.