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coast range false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia collina ssp. tridactylosa

Family: Convolvulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Calystegia collina - Coast Range False Bindweed

Calystegia collina, commonly known as Coast Range False Bindweed, is a perennial vine belonging to the morning glory family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia collina (Greene) Brummitt
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
  • Rank: Species

The plant has several subspecies, including:

  • Calystegia collina subsp. collina
  • Calystegia collina subsp. oxyphylla Brummitt
  • Calystegia collina subsp. tridactylosa (Eastw.) Brummitt
  • Calystegia collina subsp. venusta Brummitt

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calystegia collina is endemic to the Coast Ranges of northern and southern California.
  • It is commonly found on coastal bluffs and open, brushy slopes in coastal areas.
  • Specific locations include the Central Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada.

Ecological Role

  • The text refers to some morning glories, presumably including Calystegia collina, as "dreadful weeds." This suggests it can be invasive or difficult to manage in certain environments.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Calystegia collina is a vine forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • The plant can reach a height of up to 80 cm.
  • Flowers can range in color from pure white or cream to purple-striped or purple.

Other Calystegia Species

  • Calystegia affinis
  • Calystegia atriplicifolia (Nightblooming False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia catesbeiana (Catesby's False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia hederacea (Japanese False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia longipes (Paiute False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia macounii (Macoun's Hedge Bindweed)
  • Calystegia macrostegia (Island False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia malacophylla (Sierra False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia purpurata (Pacific False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia pubescens

Associations

  • Recommended for weed control with Preen Weed Control Landscape Fabric.

Other Common Names

  • Hillside Morning Glory
  • South Coast Range Morning Glory
  • Coast Range Bindweed