Classification
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Pandorea pandorana (Andrews) Steenis, Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg sér. 3, 10: 198 (1928)
Synonymy:
  • Bignonia pandorana Andrews, Bot. Repos. 2, Pl. 86 (1800)
Vernacular Name(s):
Lance wood; Spear wood; Wonga Wonga vine
 Description

Vigorous liane. Lvs petiolate, with (3)–5–7–(9) leaflets; leaflets 1.5–6 × 0.7–4 cm, lanceolate-ovate to ± oblong, usually entire, sometimes serrate in upper 1/2; base cuneate to rounded, often oblique in lateral leaflets; apex usually mucronate. Panicles of very numerous fragrant fls; peduncles and pedicels puberulent or glabrous. Calyx 3–4 mm long; teeth short and acute, puberulent or glabrous. Corolla 1.7–2.3 cm long, white or cream outside, variously marked with crimson or deep red inside; tube 1–1.5 cm long, broadly cylindric, slightly curved on upper side, glabrous; lobes broad-ovate to suborbicular, densely hairy on both surfaces, patent at first, later recurved; upper lobes to 4 mm long; lower lobes to 6 mm long. Ovary and style ± puberulent. Capsule c. 9 × 2 cm including beak. Seeds 2–2.5 cm wide including wing.

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

 Biostatus
Exotic
 Phenology

Flowering: Aug.–Nov.

 Bibliography
Andrews, H.C. 1799-1801: The Botanist's Repository, for new, and rare plants. Vol. 2. London.
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/
Howell, C. 2008: Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 292: 42.
Steenis, C.G.G.J. van 1928: The Bignoniaceae of the Netherlands Indies. Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg sér. 3, 10: 173–190.
Wilcox, M.; Bradshaw, C.; Cameron, E. 2004: Woody plants of the Auckland Domain. Auckland Botanical Society Journal 59(1): 44–56.