Tropaeolum speciosum
Flame Nasturtium, Scottish Flameflower
Also known as: Anisocentra cardiopetala Turcz. +4 more
- Anisocentra cardiopetala Turcz.
- Chymocarpus speciosus (Poepp. & Endl.) Walp.
- Tropaeolum lechleri Steud.
- Trophaeum lechleri (Steud.) Kuntze
- Trophaeum speciosum (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Tropaeolaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Tropaeolum speciosum (commonly known as Flame Nasturtium or Scottish flameflower) is a climbing plant within the Tropaeolaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland