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Family
Ornamental - It is planted as a garden plant. The green parts of the plant are highly toxic.
Mexiico to Venezuela
Wet tropical biome.
Perennial climber
Thick, woody stems, resembling ropes. Branch frequently and can root at nodes. Can grow over 60 meters long, using aerial rootlets to climb.
Spectacular, large, golden yellow flowers resembling cups. 16-24 cm long and 10-17 cm wide when open. The flower tube has a distinctive narrow base that distinguishes it from Solandra grandiflora. Five reflexed petals with faint brown markings inside. Flowers start yellow and deepen with age, becoming fragrant at night (coconut scent). Blooms intermittently year-round.
Rarely seen in cultivation, but fruit is conical and leathery, about 4-5 cm long and wide.
Large, glossy, evergreen leaves. Elliptic in shape, reaching 15 cm long. Leathery texture with prominent lighter veins.