Analysis of solandra grandiflora has shown that the major psychoactive compounds that give this plant its magical properties are tropane. It will produce cream yellow cup shaped fragrant flowers. Solandra maxima, cup of gold vine, vine, solandra nitida, s. Golden chalice vine solandra grandiflora is a legend among gardeners. If you have a photo of this plant, please upload it. 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. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from jussieus dictionary of natural science, florence, italy, 1837. Cultivated material of unknown origin probably at k, not seen solandra macrantha dunall852. Solandra maxima is also known as the cup of gold vine and golden chalice vine. Grandiflora definition of grandiflora by merriamwebster. 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 grandiflora, the showy chalicevine, or papaturra1 is a member of the nightshade genus solandra and, like the other members of the genus, is a. There are also silver types, like the grandiflora pictured here, which produce white flowers. You can plant container plants at any time, but october is ideal, since it is a time of rapid growth.
If you are wondering why this vine is so popular, read a little chalice vine information. You enjoy wave after wave of stunning flowers unlike any other vine or shrub seen in the usa. Chalice vine care information on golden chalice vine growing. 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. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Solandra grandiflora or solandra maxima cup of gold vine. This page was last edited on 16 august 2019, at 01. Grandiflora definition and meaning collins english. Flower, cup of gold vine or golden chalice vine solandra maxima, wilhelma, stuttgart, germany. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.
Solandra maxima cup of gold vine a large, evergreen vine technically a liana as it is more of a large clambering shrub that can climb with support to 20 feet or more and spread to 40 feet wide with 6 to 8 inch long thick elliptical leaves on thick stems and bearing enormous 8 inch long by 8 to 10 inch wide golden trumpetshaped flowers with brown stripes on the inside the peak bloom. Plants profile for solandra grandiflora showy chalicevine. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Engraved by corsi, drawn by pierre jeanfrancois turpin, and published by batelli e figli. Solandra flowers open pale yellowwith maroon veinsand the color deepens in their golden days. Plus, there may be other photos available for you to add.
Solandra maxima variegata variegated cup of gold vine, variegated golden chalice vine, chalice vine, hawaiian lily. Solandra guttata synonyms, solandra guttata pronunciation, solandra guttata translation, english dictionary definition of solandra guttata. Specializing in rare and unusual annual and perennial plants, including cottage garden heirlooms and hard to find california native wildflowers. Its something i associate with king arthurs table and with receiving communion at church. Chalice vine stock photos download 224 royalty free photos. 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. Consists in striking vine with glossy leaves and large showy white to yellow flowers. Cup of goldsolandra maxima is a vine and shrub of the family solanaceae genus solandra which makes.
Solandra grandiflora chalice vine solandra guttata chalice vine solandra longiflora chalice vine solandra maxima cupofgold vine solandra maxima variegata cupofgold vine gallery. Read fascinating facts and browse beautiful, detailed photos of the golden chalice vine solandra maxima. This scandent vine can be kept as a shrub in containers. Showy chalicevine solandra grandiflora is an endemic flower to cuba. Media in category solandra grandiflora the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Solandra guttata mexican evergreen climbing plant having large solitary funnelshaped fragrant yellow flowers with purplebrown ridges in the. Mexico, central america and northern south america. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Solandra shrubby climbers of tropical america genus solandra asterid dicot genus genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some. Solandra definition of solandra by the free dictionary. Chalice vine, solandra grandiflora, native to the americas. Solandra maxima is the most common species in cultivation and vines offered as s.
The plant list includes 30 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus solandra. Solandra grandiflora, cup of gold vine, chalice vine. Solander the vines it contains are commonly known as chalice vines and are native to the caribbean, mexico and south america. 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.
Pdf the first phytochemical investigation of solandra grandiflora sw. Flowering vines for florida1 ufifas edis university of florida. The plant list includes a further 1 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus solandra. Pdf cytotoxic activity of new tropinene glycoside isolated from. Striking vine with glossy leaves and large showy white to yellow flowers. Solandra maxima variegata variegated cup of gold vine. 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 plant analysis and substance testing. Flowers of solandra grandiflora, panajachel, republic of guatemala. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. They have a long history of ritual use, perhaps dating to prehistoric times, and are closely associated with sorcery.
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. A vine that is grown for its large golden yellow flowers which appear from late winter through to summer. A few faint marks to lower margin, very good condition. Download 224 chalice vine stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Appearance the perennial, heavily branching, fastgrowing climber develops oblongelliptic leaves that are up to 15 cm in length and tapered at the end. Grandiflora definition, any of several plant varieties or hybrids characterized by large showy flowers, as certain kinds of petunias, babys breath, or roses. Solandra maxima, golden chalice vine, hawaiian lily, origin. Although solandra maxima is originally from central and south america, it. Chalice vine cup of gold solandra guttata click pic to enlarge.
Solandra grandiflora, cup of gold vine, chalice vine toptropicals. Solandra grandiflora showy chalicevine solandra longiflora. An updated inventory of the vascular flora alien to italy, providing details on the occurrence at regional level, is presented. This vine quickly takes root and grabs onto the surrounding vegetation for support, the base stalk is thick, heavy and ropelike. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Familia solanaceae species solandra grandiflora sweet, 1787 synonyms swartsia grandiflora sweet j. The solitary, terminal, chaliceshaped yellow flowers exude. Solandra maxima, solandra hartwegii, solandra selerae. Golden chalice vine, solandra maxima, plant facts eden.
Solandra guttata definition of solandra guttata by the. Solandra grandiflora, more popularly known as chalice vine or cup of gold, is a perennial fastgrowing climbing vine or liana. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Mexico, central america and northern south america large shrub 510 ft vine. 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.
Solandra grandiflora was once and likely still is used by the huichol of mexico and other tribes of the. Solandra species are tropane alkaloidcontaining vines native to mexico that produce large yellowgold flowers. The plants database includes the following 3 species of solandra. A goblet is a large footed cup that is often shared. 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. Solandra maxima is an enormous, rampant, woody vine that has glossy green leaves and huge, yellow flowers, 25cm. The flowers are nightscented and in their native habitat they attract pollinating bats. Solanda grandiflora and solandra nitida are the most commonly cultivated species for garden and ornamental use bartels 1993, 207. Showy chalicevine solandra grandiflora, an endemic. The checklist includes 1,597 species, subspecies, and hybrids.
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