Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Menispermaceae

Genus:

Cissampelos

Species:

Cissampelos pareira

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in tropical forest understory