Amphitecna latifolia (Black Calabash) - Image 8

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

Common names: Black Calabash, Jicarillo, Savanna Calabash

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Costa Rica

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Amphitecna latifolia (Black Calabash) close up with pale pink flowers and thick green leaves


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