species 577 observations
Christmas Vine
Ipomoea corymbosa
Field notes
Ipomoea corymbosa (Rivea corymbosa, Turbina corymbosa) is a species of morning glory, native throughout Latin America from Mexico as far south as Peru and widely naturalised elsewhere. Its common names include Christmasvine, Christmaspops, and snakeplant.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pink-spotted Hawkmoth, Yellow-banded Wasp Moth
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza ipomaeae, Golden Tortoise Beetle, Argus Tortoise Beetle
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Orchard Oriole, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Caribbean Scoliid Wasp, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Cloudless Sulphur
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Plant type
- Perennial Vine Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.