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Mansoa alliacea
Family: Bignoniaceae
You may see is plant referred to in some texts by the names Pseudocalymma alliaceum or Cydista aequinoctialis, but it's commonly known as Garlic Vine because of the smell the crushed leaves produce. However, the attraction of the vine is the pale purple flowers.
More information in future updates. Meanwhile, check out the links at the bottom of the page.
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Where to buy
Garden centres may sometimes have garlic vine for sale. If you can't find them locally, you may wish to enquire at the following outlets:
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NATIONAL TROPICAL PLANTS
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To check the current range, participate in the online forum, sign up for the newsletter or to place an order, visit the National Tropical Plants WEBSITE
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More Links
Garlic Vine ( Mansoa alliacea) At "Grow Me Instead" (an Australian website informing gardeners about safer alternatives to invasive ornamentals)
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