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- ≡ Bignonia pandorana Andrews, Bot. Repos. 2, Pl. 86 (1800)
Vigorous liane. Lvs petiolate, with (3)–5–7–(9) leaflets; leaflets 1.5–6 × 0.7–4 cm, lanceolate-ovate to ± oblong, usually entire, sometimes serrate in upper 1/2; base cuneate to rounded, often oblique in lateral leaflets; apex usually mucronate. Panicles of very numerous fragrant fls; peduncles and pedicels puberulent or glabrous. Calyx 3–4 mm long; teeth short and acute, puberulent or glabrous. Corolla 1.7–2.3 cm long, white or cream outside, variously marked with crimson or deep red inside; tube 1–1.5 cm long, broadly cylindric, slightly curved on upper side, glabrous; lobes broad-ovate to suborbicular, densely hairy on both surfaces, patent at first, later recurved; upper lobes to 4 mm long; lower lobes to 6 mm long. Ovary and style ± puberulent. Capsule c. 9 × 2 cm including beak. Seeds 2–2.5 cm wide including wing.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Flowering: Aug.–Nov.