Description
Jacquemontia Pentantha
Jacquemontia Pentantha Flowering Plant, also known as skybkue clustervine, is a flowering vine from the family Convolvulaceae. It grows in coastal hammock and dune areas. It is a perennial twining evergreen vine that flowers in fall and winter.
It is named by French botanist and geologist Victor Jacquemont (1801-1832) who traveled to India.Synonyms include Convolvulus pentanthos and Jacquemontia violacea
Jacquemontia pentantha fast-growing, twining climber, branching freely from the base, with heart-shaped to ovate, mid- to bright green leaves, 5cm long, which taper to a slender point.Jacquemontia Pentantha Flowering Plant Long-stalked cymes of up to 12 funnel-shaped, white-eyed, violet-blue to blue flowers, 2-4cm wide, are produced mainly from summer to late autumn.
| Common Name |
Jacquemontia, Sky Blue Cluster Vine |
| Botanical Name |
Jacquemontia Pentantha |
| Family |
Convolvulaceae |
| Origin |
Tropical America |
| Max Height |
13.12 - 22.97 feet |
| Spread |
16.40 - 26.25 feet |
| Flower Color |
Violet-Blue to Blue |
| Flowering Season |
Summer to Late Autumn |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
| Sun Tolerance |
High |
| Wind Tolerance |
Low |
| Water Requirement |
Medium |
| PH Level |
Basic |
| Pest Tolerance |
High |
| Disease Tolerance |
High |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Fragrance |
No |
| Pot Dimensions |
27.56" L x 11.81" W x 11.81" H |
| Plant Type |
Perennial Twining Evergreen Vine |
