Heartseed
Cardiospermum microcarpum
- Native to:
- Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Borneo, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Kenya, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands Antilles, New Guinea, Nicaragua, Niger, Pakistan, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Society Is., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Suriname, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Windward Is., Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Cardiospermum
- Species:
- Cardiospermum microcarpum
- USDA Symbol:
- CAMI21
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:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Silver-banded hairstreak (Chlorostrymon simaethis), Strymon bebrycia, Thomas's blue (Hemiargus thomasi)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations