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coast range false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia collina ssp. collina

Family: Convolvulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Calystegia collina (Coast Range False Bindweed)

Calystegia is a genus comprising approximately 25 species, often referred to as bindweed, false bindweed, or morning glory. This plant profile focuses on Calystegia collina, commonly known as Coast Range False Bindweed.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia collina (Greene) Brummitt
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Subspecies:
    • Calystegia collina subsp. oxyphylla Brummitt
    • Calystegia collina subsp. tridactylosa (Eastw.) Brummitt
    • Calystegia collina subsp. venusta Brummitt
    • Calystegia collina ssp. collina
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Ann. Missi Bot. Gard. 52: 215. 1965

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calystegia collina is endemic to the Coast Ranges of northern and southern California.
  • It is commonly found on coastal bluffs, open slopes, and brushy areas within the Coast Range.
  • Other Calystegia species are found along the coast and inland mountain ranges and deserts.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Calystegia collina is a perennial vine forb/herb.
  • It can reach a height of up to 80 cm.
  • Some varieties have white or cream flowers, while others display purple-striped or purple flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Some Calystegia species, including Calystegia collina, can be considered weeds.

Other Calystegia Species

  • Calystegia catesbeiana (Catesby's False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia atriplicifolia (Nightblooming False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia hederacea (Japanese False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia macrostegia (Island False Bindweed), including subspecies such as tenuifolia.
  • Calystegia longipes (Paiute false bindweed)
  • Calystegia macounii (Macoun's hedge)
  • Calystegia malacophylla (Sierra False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia purpurata (Pacific false bindweed)
  • Calystegia pubescens

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers resources about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calystegia collina.