Campsis Radicans is commonly known as trumpet vine, trumpet creeper, or cow-itch vine. These synonyms describe the plant's long, tubular petals that resemble a trumpet, and its aggressive growth, which can quickly cover fences and walls like a creeper. Other synonyms for Campsis Radicans include hummingbird vine, due to its attractiveness to hummingbirds, and devil's shoestring, because its woody, twisted stems were used in traditional medicine to ward off evil spirits. In Chinese medicine, the plant's root is named 'chou wu tong,' meaning 'vine of stink bugs,' indicating its usefulness in treating insect bites and stings. With such diverse synonyms, it's clear that Campsis Radicans is a versatile plant with many uses.