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shellplant

Scientific Name: Alpinia zerumbet

Family: Zingiberaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Climbing Shell Plant (Vigna caracalla)

The Climbing Shell Plant, scientifically known as Vigna caracalla, is a tropical vine admired for its fragrant and uniquely shaped flowers. It is also commonly referred to as the Corkscrew Vine.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine, and some pets (especially cats) may be attracted to climbing on or playing with the stems and flowers.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy:

  • Scientific Name: Vigna caracalla
  • Common Names: Climbing Shell Plant, Corkscrew Vine

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:

  • The Climbing Shell Plant is a vine known for its twisting flowers.

Distribution and Habitat:

  • The Climbing Shell Plant is a tropical vine.
  • It is intolerant of temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.