Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Lamiales Bromhead
Family
Bignoniaceae
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Eccremocarpus Ruiz & Pav., Fl. Peruv. Prodr. 90 (1794)
 Description

Evergreen or deciduous climbing subshrubs with angular stems. Lvs 2–3-pinnate, terminated by much-branched tendrils. Leaflets membranous, sometimes deciduous. Infl. racemose. Fls slightly zygomorphic. Calyx 5-toothed, persistent. Corolla tube cylindric at base, ventricose above; apex constricted; limb small and slightly 2-lipped, 5-lobed. Stamens 4, included. Disc annular. Ovary 1-locular with 2 parietal placentae, glabrous or glandular-scaly. Fr. a loculicidal capsule. Seed orbicular with a ± circular wing.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
Number of species in New Zealand within Eccremocarpus Ruiz & Pav.
CategoryNumber
Exotic: Fully Naturalised1
Total1
 Bibliography
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Ruiz, H.; Pavon, J.A. 1794: Flora Peruvianae, et Chilensis Prodromus.