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coast range false bindweed

Scientific Name: Calystegia collina ssp. venusta

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.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine, which can create dense foliage.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a vine, which can create dense foliage.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calystegia collina (Greene) Brummitt
  • Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Calystegia collina ssp. collina
    • Calystegia collina ssp. oxyphylla Brummitt
    • Calystegia collina ssp. tridactylosa (Eastw.) Brummitt
    • Calystegia collina ssp. venusta Brummitt
  • Other Common Names:
    • Coast Range Bindweed
    • Hillside Morning Glory
    • South Coast Range Morning Glory
    • Perennial Morning Glory
    • Serpentine Morning-Glory

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calystegia collina is endemic to the Coast Ranges of northern and southern California.
  • It is commonly found on coastal bluffs, open brushy slopes, and in coastal and inland mountain ranges.

Ecological Role

  • The text suggests that some Calystegia species, including morning glories, can be considered "dreadful weeds." They may compete with other plants.
  • Preen Weed Control Landscape Fabric is recommended for use with coast range false bindweed.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Calystegia collina is a vine forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • The plant assumes a white coloring in the summer.
  • It is small in size and can reach 80 cm high.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant blooms at about the same time as *Calochortus catalinae* mariposa lilies.

Other Calystegia Species Mentioned

  • 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)
  • Calystegia macrostegia (Island False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia malacophylla (Sierra False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia purpurata (Pacific False Bindweed)
  • Calystegia pubescens

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calystegia collina.
  • Saint Mary's College of California has details about Calystegia collina.