Faux Persil
Cardiospermum corindum
- Native to:
- Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Caprivi Strip, Cayman Is., China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Galápagos, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Leeward Is., Marianas, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands Antilles, Northern Mariana Islands, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Windward Is., Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © ibethalarcon (iNaturalist #80416070)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Cardiospermum
- Species:
- Cardiospermum corindum
- USDA Symbol:
- CACO31
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Silver-banded hairstreak (Chlorostrymon simaethis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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 organic matter-rich environments