Monkey Comb

Pithecocteniumcynanchoides

Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pithecoctenium (pith-ee-kok-TEE-nee-um)
Species
cynanchoides (sy-nan-CHO-id-ees)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lakeland, Florida

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Lakeland, FL (Zone 10a) | December 2013 | positive

Nice woody climber from South America. Has some cold hardiness but not sure how much, might be worth a go in zone 8. Tropical looking...Read More

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