Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Vitaceae

Genus:

Cissus

Species:

Cissus trifoliata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow, Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

adapted to arid and semi-arid regions