Stigmaphyllon Spieces, Butterfly Vine, Orchid Vine
Stigmaphyllonbonariense

Family: Malpighiaceae Genus: Stigmaphyllon (stig-muh-FIL-on)
Species: bonariense (bon-ar-ee-EN-see)

Synonym:Banisteria bonariensis

Synonym:Stigmaphyllon heterophyllum

Synonym:Stigmaphyllon littorale

Category

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds