White Twinevine
Funastrum clausum
Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Funastrum
- Species:
- Funastrum clausum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Florida, Navassa Island, Texas, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Eucereon carolina, Obscure Sphinx (Erinnyis obscura), ⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus), Soldier (Danaus eresimus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to sandy soils in open areas