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Alamo Vine (Merremia dissecta)

Alamo Vine (Merremia dissecta)

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Low stock: 7 left

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Merremia dissecta (Jacq.) Hallier f.

Alamo Vine, Noyau Vine, Correhuela De Las Doce

Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)

Synonym(s): Convolvulus dissectusIpomoea dissectaIpomoea sinuataOperculina dissecta

USDA Symbol: MEDI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Twining stems up to about 12 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , TX
Native Habitat: Open and disturbed areas, stream banks, and dry soils in central Texas.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low , Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Heat Tolerant: yes
Conditions Comments: Alamo vine is a very attractive twining climber of the morning glory family. It has large white flowers with dark burgundy centers and the dark green foliage is intricately divided. The brown seed capsules are interesting, resembling flowers themselves. This species can be very aggressive in the garden.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Moderate

Information and photos from:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=MEDI2

Image Information

Photographer: Schroeder, Susan
City: Uvalde
County: Uvalde
State: TX
Location Notes: On a fence in a residential area
Accession date: 2025-09-08
Filename: SMS_IMG0899.JPG
Slide Index: SMS_MEDI2-20190606-03.jpg
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Close-up of a flower.
Date Taken: 2019-06-06
NPIN Image Id: 184958

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