Bignonia Collection

Picoides pubescens, downy woodpecker
Plate 112 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Pink Ipe trees (Tabebuia ipe / Handroanthus impetiginosus) in flower, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Western Brazil

Catalpa tree, Bignonia catalpa
5855014 Catalpa tree, Bignonia catalpa; (add.info.: Flowers, leaf, pod and seed of the catalpa tree, Bignonia catalpa. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora
5856311 Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora; (add.info.: Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Pink Ipe trees (Tabebuia ipe / Handroanthus impetiginosus) in flower, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Western Brazil

Violet trumpet vine, Bignonia callistegioides (Painted bignonia, Bignonia picta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Southern catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) flowers. Recently opened with yellow nectar guides, purple in older pollinated flowers. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), female in flight feeding on Yellow bells (Tecoma stans) flower, Hill Country, Texas, USA. September

Blue-fronted parrot (Amazona aestiva) feeding on Tabebuia (Tabebuia sp. ) flowers, Pocone, Brazil
Blue-fronted parrot (Amazona aestiva) feeding on Tabebuia (Tabebuia sp.) flowers, Pocone, Brazil

Mandrake, Mandragora officinarum. Atropa mandragora, Linn. Sp. plant 250. Mandragore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Flamevine, Pyrostegia venusta
Flamevine or orange trumpetvine Pyrostegia venusta (Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Chironia, lisanthus, tecoma and bignonia species
Cross-leaved chironia, Chironia decussata, Duke of Bedfords lisianthus, Lisianthus russellianus, jasmine-like tecoma, Tecoma jasminoides, Mrs

Cybistax, Cybistax antisyphilitica (Bignonia viridiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Southern catalpa, Catalpa bignonioides (Bignonia catalpa). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849

Orange trumpet flower, Pyrostegia venusta (Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured lithograph by L. Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Poem with floral border of ukshi and trumpet vine
Poem with floral border of ukshi, Getonia floribunda, and trumpet vine, Campsis radicans. (Getonia mutans, Bignonia radicans)

Colea colei (endangered). General Coles bignonia, Bignonia colei. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by Mrs. Telfair from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1828

Flamevine or orange trumpetvine, Pyrostegia venusta (Lovely bignonia, Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Bignonia-covered Trellis, Maruyama Park, Kyoto (colour litho)
2813785 Bignonia-covered Trellis, Maruyama Park, Kyoto (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bignonia-covered Trellis, Maruyama Park, Kyoto)

Incarvillea (Incarvillea compacta) with raindrops on petals. Near Zhedou Shan Pass, Sichuan Province, China

Aerial landscape of Cerrado with flowring Pink Trumpet Trees / Pink Lapacho (Handroanthus impetiginosus) Brazil, August 2010

Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) feeding in Jacaranda tree, Baviaanskloof, South Africa, November

Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi), drinking from flower of African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) Costa Rica. This tree is an invasive species

Jacaranda or Blue Jacaranda -Jacaranda mimosifolia-, flowering, blue flowers, Western Cape, South Africa

Pollen sketch by Francis Bauer
Francis Bauers pollen watercolour sketch from the Natural History Museums Botany Library. Page 63, showing Centaurea, Clarkia, Achilia, Bignonia and other pollen

Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Chamberlaynes trumpet flower, Bignonia chamberlaynii.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth

Gigantic-leaved trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Chinese Trumpet Vine -Campsis grandiflora-, inflorescence, Leptokaria, Greece, Europe

Caprimulgus carolinensis, chuck-wills widow
Plate 52 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Archilocus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Plate 47 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Bignonia telfairia. Manuscript document: Sketches of plants made at the Mauritius to accompany the report of May 1829 Date: 1829

Bignonia cauliflora. Manuscript document: Sketches of plants made at the Mauritius to accompany the report of May 1829 Date: 1829

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"Bignonia: A Vibrant Symphony of Nature's Colors" In the enchanting realm of nature, the bignonia family reigns supreme, captivating our senses with its stunning beauty and diverse species. From the charming Picoides pubescens, also known as the downy woodpecker, to the majestic Pink Ipe trees in full bloom, found in Pantanal, Mato Grosso State; each member of this botanical clan adds a unique touch to our world. Amongst them is the alluring Violet trumpet vine, Bignonia callistegioides. Its delicate purple petals dance gracefully in the breeze, inviting pollinators like bees and butterflies to partake in its sweet nectar. Meanwhile, Southern catalpa flowers burst open with vibrant yellow hues and intricate yellow nectar guides that guide insects towards their tempting rewards. The harmony continues as Blue-fronted parrots feast on Tabebuia flowers in Pocone, Brazil. These colorful birds find solace amidst these blossoms' splendorous display - a true testament to nature's interconnectedness. But bignonias don't stop there; they extend their allure beyond borders. The Mandrake plant (Mandragora officinarum) boasts mystical properties while Flamevine (Pyrostegia venusta) ignites landscapes with fiery orange blooms. Chironia lisanthus tecoma and other bignonia species add diversity to gardens worldwide. Cybistax antisyphilitica stands tall among its relatives with striking red-orange blossoms that command attention wherever it grows. And let us not forget about Orange trumpet flower (Pyrostegia venusta), whose vivid colors paint a picturesque scene against any backdrop it graces. As we immerse ourselves within this floral tapestry adorned by ukshi and trumpet vines' poetic borders – we are reminded of nature's ability to inspire awe and wonderment within us.