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Combretum
species, hybrids and cultivars
Common Names: Quisqualis, Rangoon creeper, red riotSynonyms: Quisqualis species
Family: Combretaceae
The old-fashioned vine known as Rangoon creeper or quisqualis was Quisqualis indica but has been reclassified as Combretum indicum.
More recent to the market is Combretum mussaendiflorum (previously Quisqualis mussaendiflora or Quisqualis falcata var. mussaendiflorais), sold as Red Riot.
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Combretum (Quisqualis) in the Landscape
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Combretum indicum (syn. Quisqualis indica)
Combretum mussaendiflorum, sold as Red Riot
More Online Information
Quisqualis indica,Rangoon Creeper The Florez Nursery blog, NSW
Rangoon Creeper Quisqualis indica Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Quisqualis indica The Taxonomy Research & Information Network
Rangoon Creeper All Days, All Ways (Blog), Philippines
Rangoon Creeper (Quisqualis indica) Flowers of India
Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper), simply spectacular! John&Jacq~s Garden, Malaysia
Quisqualis indicaThe Herb Society of America, Inc.
Quisqualis indica Garden Adventures blog, Florida
