Mesechites trifidus, Echites trifidus

An evergreen, woody climber, distributed in tropical forests, riverine habitats and in disturbed areas from Mexico to South America. It presets simple, opposite, lanceolate, glossy green leaves, tubular, white-greenish flowers and large, reddish-brown bean-like pods, that can reach up to 20 cm in length.

Similar plants:

• Beaumontia grandiflora, Echites grandiflora (Easter Lily Vine, Heralds Trumpet, Nepal Trumpet Flower)
• Echites umbellatus (Devil's Potato)
• Odontadenia macrantha, Odontadenia grandiflora, Odontadenia speciosa, Echites macrantha (Odontadenia)
• Strophanthus caudatus, Echites caudatus, Strophanthus dichotomus (Medusa Gorgona, Red Rapunzel, Twisted Cord Flower)
• Wrightia religiosa, Echites religiosa (Sacred Buddhist, Wondrous Wrightia, Wild Water Plum, Water Jasmine)