Solandra maxima

Perennial shrub, very vigorous, with thick, woody branches up to more than 10 m long, climbing or creeping, which can cover large areas of ground.
The leaves, up to 25 cm long, are simple, alternate, thick and long stalked, somewhat leathery, glossy, broadly ovate and pointed, deep green on the upper side, pale green on the underside, with fine, distinct venation.

Its huge, splendid flowers grow singly or in small clusters. The calyx forms a narrow, bright green tube topped by three or four acute lobes.
The corolla, up to more than 20 cm long and 15 cm in diameter, with the sepals welded together to form a sort of golden yellow funnel, with broad purple veins inside, ending in five large lobes with irregularly wavy edges. In the centre are five large stamens with curved filaments and yellow anthers.

Flowering occurs in winter, although in warm climate regions they may flower in other seasons. The fruits are large globose berries, although they are rarely seen in cultivated specimens.
It is easily propagated by semi-woody cuttings, especially during the summer months.
The flowers give off a soft, pleasant scent, slightly reminiscent of the smell of coconut, especially in the morning and evening.