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fire vine
Scientific Name: Combretum paniculatum
Family: Combretaceae
Category: Dicot
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Lotus maculatus x berthelotii 'Fire Vine'
The 'Fire Vine' is a hybrid of Lotus maculatus and Lotus berthelotii, distinguished by its silver foliage and fiery orange flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant is a vine, which could be tempting for pets to chew on.
- The plant is described as being rich in natural oils, so there is a possibility of toxicity.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a vine, which could be tempting for children to play with.
Common Names
- Fire Vine
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Silver foliage
- Fiery orange flowers
- Vine
- Fast-growing and hardy
- Runners can exceed two inches in diameter.
Distribution and Habitat
- Ipomoea lobata (a.k.a. Fire Vine) is native from Brazil.
Ecological Role
- The Fire Vine is described as a large, hardy, fast-growing vine, suggesting it could potentially become invasive in certain environments.
Synonyms and Alternative Scientific Names
- Ipomoea lobata (Fire Vine)
- Spanish Flag
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