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coral vine

Scientific Name: Antigonon leptopus

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Antigonon leptopus: The Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus, a captivating climbing vine, is known by a plethora of common names, reflecting its widespread appeal. These include Mexican creeper, coral vine, bee bush (especially in Caribbean islands), San Miguelito vine, queen's wreath, Rose of Montana, Confederate Vine, Mexican CoralVine, Mexican Creeper, Queen's Jewels, Honolulu Creeper, Corallita, Chinese Love Vine, Bride's tears, Chain-of-love, Hearts on a chain, and Love-vine.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the seeds and possibly other parts of the vine are edible, which may be a consideration for pets that tend to ingest plant material.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that the seeds and possibly other parts of the vine are edible.
  • The plant has numerous common names including, Bride's tears, Chain-of-love, Hearts on a chain, and Love-vine.

Quirky Facts

  • This plant is known to attract a multitude of butterflies, with one observation noting over 50 butterflies on a single plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antigonon leptopus
  • Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Confederate vine, Mexican coral vine, Mexican creeper, queen's jewels, queen's wreath.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Mexico and Central America.
  • Widely cultivated in Texas and the Gulf South.
  • Also found in the Northern Territory, Darwin Region, and Western Australia.

Ecological Role

  • The Coral Vine is considered invasive in some regions, including the Northern Territory, where it is actively managed. It is capable of overgrowing native vegetation.
  • It is also described as a category 1 invasive in another instance.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A rapidly growing vine that can reach lengths of 25 to 40 feet.
  • Climbs by means of tendrils.
  • Leaves are described as heart-shaped.
  • Flowers are typically pink, but can also be dark rose pink or white, and appear in clusters.
  • Tuberous-rooted perennial.