Sevenleaf Aganope
Aganope heptaphylla
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, India, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Thailand
iNaturalist: © plantbrosg (iNaturalist #151365072)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Aganope
- Species:
- Aganope heptaphylla
- USDA Symbol:
- AGHE7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, 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:
- prefers forested areas with organic matter