Mexican Flamevine
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
Yucalyptus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Pseudogynoxys
- Species:
- Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
- USDA Symbol:
- PSCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red-orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers sunny locations in its native range