Discover the Beauty of Bignonia - A Genus of Showy Flowering Plants

Bignonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. The name "Bignonia" is derived from the Latin word "bignum," meaning "big," likely referring to the large, showy flowers of some species.

There are about 30 species of Bignonia, which are evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees that grow up to 15 meters (49 feet) tall. They have opposite, compound leaves with 2-6 leaflets that are often dark green and glossy. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, with five or six petals that may be white, pink, yellow, or red, and are produced in clusters at the ends of branches. Some species of Bignonia are known for their showy, fragrant flowers, which are popular as ornamental plants in warm climates.

Bignonia is also sometimes commonly known as "tropical honeysuckle" or "trumpet vine," due to the shape and color of its flowers. The fruit of Bignonia is a pod that contains several seeds, and some species are used as food sources for birds and other animals.