Pringle's Swallow-Wort
Metastelma pringlei
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © knightericm (iNaturalist #75026475)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Metastelma
- Species:
- Metastelma pringlei
- USDA Symbol:
- CYPR11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Obscure Sphinx (Erinnyis obscura)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers rocky substrates