Merremia
Decalobanthus peltatus
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Christmas I., Comoros, Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Niue, Palau, Philippines, Réunion, Rodrigues, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
iNaturalist: © benoit_henry (iNaturalist #138478409)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Decalobanthus
- Species:
- Decalobanthus peltatus
- USDA Symbol:
- MEPE13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions, prefers organic matter