Photo by: Jeannie Brodhead, Saracennia Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

anglepod milkvine, anularfruit milkvine

Synonym(s):

Gonolobus laevis

Genus species:

Gonolobus suberosus

Family:

Apocynaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

vine

Size:

To 10 ft.  Needs trees/shrubs to climb on.

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

maroon and yellow

Fruit Color:

brown (not showy)

Phenology:

Deciduous. Blooms April-October.

Noted For:

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Natural areas with some trees and vines for support

Considerations:

Availability:

Propagation:

Seed

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

circum-neutral

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Caterpillars



  • Larvel host for monarch and queen butterflies


  • Pollinated by flies


Native Habitats:

Mesic forests

Natural Range in Florida:

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