Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Cochliasanthus
caracalla
Common name:
Corkscrew vine, Snail vine
Family:
Fabaceae (Pea)
Synonym:
Vigna
caracalla
Distribution:
South America
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Life form:
Vine / liana / climber
Comments:
This plant grows white buds that produce nectar, which attracts ants, who then pollinate the flowers.
Links:
Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2014-37/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
2:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2014-37 • Provenance: Horticultural
3:
Seed Store Fridge 1
(SS fridge1)
• Accession: 2014-37 • Provenance: Horticultural
4:
Upper garden, beds at restaurant
(Uk)
• Accession: 2014-37/2 • Provenance: Horticultural
Area
Individual