Stinkvine

Paederia foetida

Also known as: Paederia tomentosa

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Paederia
Species:
Paederia foetida
USDA Symbol:
PAFO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Vine
Height:
700 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from root fragments after fire or cutting, making it difficult to control.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
thrives in nutrient-rich environments