Climbing Wartclub
Commicarpus scandens
- Native to:
- Aruba, Bahamas, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Navassa Island, Netherlands Antilles, Peru, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © faerthen (iNaturalist #180985150)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nyctaginaceae
- Genus:
- Commicarpus
- Species:
- Commicarpus scandens
- USDA Symbol:
- BOSC
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:American snout butterfly (Libytheana carinenta)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky and coastal areas