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(Callaeum macropterum)
Yellow Orchid Vine (Callaeum macropterum)
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Francisco Farriols Sarabia
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Photo by: Francisco Farriols Sarabia | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Francisco Farriols Sarabia | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-04-04T12:36:15-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Callaeum macropterum, commonly known as Yellow Orchid Vine, is an evergreen perennial vine native to tropical forests and scrublands of Mexico. It can grow vigorously to heights and widths of 10-20 feet (3-6.1 meters), often climbing over other vegetation with the aid of tendrils. The Yellow Orchid Vine is notable for its glossy green leaves and its vibrant yellow, orchid-like flowers that bloom in the fall, adding a splash of color when many other plants are beginning to fade. The flowers are particularly showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.
This vine is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to cover trellises, fences, and walls, making it a popular choice for vertical interest in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover if there is nothing for it to climb. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade, consistent medium watering, and well-draining soil to thrive. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it may need regular pruning to keep it under control and to maintain a tidy appearance. It is not known to be particularly susceptible to diseases or pests, but it can become invasive in tropical climates outside its native range, so gardeners should be cautious about where they plant it.CC BY-SA 4.0
This vine is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to cover trellises, fences, and walls, making it a popular choice for vertical interest in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover if there is nothing for it to climb. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade, consistent medium watering, and well-draining soil to thrive. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it may need regular pruning to keep it under control and to maintain a tidy appearance. It is not known to be particularly susceptible to diseases or pests, but it can become invasive in tropical climates outside its native range, so gardeners should be cautious about where they plant it.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 10-20 feet
- Width: 10-20 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to tropical forests and scrublands of Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Mexican Butterfly-Vine, Butterfly-Vine, Aparigua, Guirote, Jumete, Matanene, Gallinita, Hillyhock
Scientific Names: , Mascagnia macroptera, Callaeum macropterum, Mascagnia macroptera var. flabellariicarpa, Hiraea mexicana, Mascagnia macroptera var. jussieuana, Hiraea greggii, Hiraea macroptera,
GBIF Accepted Name: Callaeum macropterum (DC.) D.M.Johnson