Bignonia capreolata

Characteristics
Dicots
Bignoniaceae
Bignonia
Bignonia capreolata L.
Crossvine
vine - liana
7
**
Native AGCP (FAC), EMP (FAC) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S5] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Dorsifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Orange; Red; Yellow
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Complexity
Simple
Fruit Dehiscence
Yes
Fruit Type
Capsule
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
vine - liana
Inflorescence Position
axillary
Inflorescence Types
cyme
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Complexity
compound
Leaf Dissection
1
Leaf Duration
evergreen; tardily deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Petiole Type
petiolate
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaf Venation
pinnate
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
2
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; FCFSP; ObedWSR; NCCGSNA; BISO; PK; LULA; LRC; LGS; DRU; GILES; UCR; BEH; BFM; GM; GRSM; SGSNA; WOLF; CCNMP; RCSP; LCW; TRG; SM; LC; FG; WOCG-BISO
Ovary Position
Superior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Zygomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Chert; Limestone; Sandstone
Perianth Present
Yes
Pistil Complexity
Compound
Placentation Type
Axillary
Sepal Fusion
Yes
Sepal Number
5
Soil Composition
Mineral; Organic
Soil pH
Acidic; Alkaline; Circumneutral
Stamen Number
Fewer than perianth
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Clay; Loam; Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Woody
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Scrophulariales
Bignonia
Bignonia capreolata L. - Crossvine
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Bignonia capreolata - 3
Bignonia capreolata - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 3
Bignonia capreolata - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 13
Bignonia capreolata - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 2
Bignonia capreolata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 20
Bignonia capreolata - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 20
Bignonia capreolata - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 18
Bignonia capreolata - Sunny Fleming View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 21
Bignonia capreolata - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 21
Bignonia capreolata - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 19
Bignonia capreolata - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 19
Bignonia capreolata - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 19
Bignonia capreolata - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 2
Bignonia capreolata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 2
Bignonia capreolata - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Bignonia capreolata - 2
Bignonia capreolata - Joey Shaw View Full Size