Cephalopentandra Species
Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cephalopentandra (sef-uh-loh-pen-TAN-druh) (Info) |
| Species: | ecirrhosa (e-sir-ROH-suh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Cephalopentandra obbiadensis |
| Synonym: | Coccinia ecirrhosa |
| Synonym: | Coccinia ecirrhosa |
| Synonym: | Coccinia obbiadensis |
| Synonym: | Coccinia quercifolia |
Category:
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Foliage:
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
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Patent Information:
Non-patented
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Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 26, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Fascinating caudiciform vining plant somewhat reminscent of Dioscorea (not turtle-back look) with 1 to several vining stems and slightly lobed leaves- all deep green. Becomes dormant in intense heat and cold. Caudex sometimes looks like volcano with lava running down it, or a mountain shaped candle with melting wax coming down- very unusual. From Kenya. Grows with caudex in shady locations. |
