Eccremocarpus

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Eccremocarpus

Eccremocarpus is a small genus of five flowering plants in the Bignoniaceae family. They are native to western South America, including Chile, western Argentina, and Peru. The plants are evergreen, semi-woody vines that grow from 1 to 7 meters tall. They are part of the tribe Tourrettieae. One common ornamental is Eccremocarpus scaber, known for its tubular flowers. In cool temperate regions, these plants are not winter hardy and are usually grown as annuals. Synonyms include Calampelis D. Don.