Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Passifloraceae

Genus:

Adenia

Species:

Adenia cissampeloides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from underground tubers after fire, common survival strategy in fire-prone African savannas.