Island False Bindweed
Calystegia macrostegia
- Native to:
- Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, United States
Copyright by Curtis Clark, licensed as noted
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Calystegia
- Species:
- Calystegia macrostegia
- USDA Symbol:
- CAMA24
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★★★★☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia franciscana)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Diadasia bituberculata, Tetraloniella davidsoni
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal scrub and chaparral
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in warm water for 2 hours and/or placed into a 5% bleach solution for 3 minutes. Non-viable seeds (floaters) are removed during water soak.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected when seed capsules have fully matured, typically in late July. There are 3 subspecies found on Catalina Island: ssp. cyclostegia, intermedia, and macrostegia.
Source: npn.rngr.net