Merremia
Decalobanthus peltatus
- Native to:
- American Samoa, 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, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Réunion, Rodrigues, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Decalobanthus
- Species:
- Decalobanthus peltatus
- USDA Symbol:
- MEPE13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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