Amphitecna latifolia (Black Calabash) - Image 7

Botanical names: Amphitecna latifolia, Enallagma latifolia, Dendrosicus latifolius, Crescentia latifolia

Common names: Black Calabash, Jicarillo, Savanna Calabash

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Costa Rica

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Amphitecna latifolia (Black Calabash) beige flower close up surrounded by glossy green leaves
Amphitecna latifolia (Black Calabash) beige bell-shaped flower growing among smooth green foliage.


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