Orange Trumpet Vine
Common name
Orange Trumpet Vine
Scientific Name
Campsis radicans
Type of plant
Uncategorised
About this weed
Orange Trumpet Vine is originally from the eastern United States and was introduced as a garden plant and grown for its stunning display of flowers in summer. These photos were taken at Baigup Wetlands in the Perth suburb of Bayswater.
Description
In warmer weather it puts out huge numbers of tendrils that grab onto every available surface, and eventually expand into heavy woody stems several cms in diameter. In summer it produces masses of orange-red trumpet shaped flowers. The flowers are followed by large seed pods and as these mature, they dry and split. Hundreds of thin, brown, paper-like seeds are released.
Impact on Bushland
The vine itself can entangle itself in native vegetation and reach heights of up to 3 metres. Outside of its native range this species has the potential to be highly invasive.
Location
This climbing plant is usually found in older suburbs or towns often covering old disturbed areas and road verges. It prefers sandy clay or black sand and can be found on flats, disturbed woodland areas and road verges.
Priority for removal
Unknown:
Management (hand)
Ruthless pruning is recommended.
Management (herbicide)
Not available.
Flowering month/s
January, December
Flower colour/s
Red, Orange
Information source
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/19713
Additional information
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/weeds/swanweeds/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campsis_radicans
