Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
beach jacquemontia
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Jacquemontia reclinata
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
vine
Size:
ft
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
white
Fruit Color:
NA
Phenology:
evergreen
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Groundcover in dry coastal settings.
Considerations:
Availability:
Native Nurseries, Seed
Propagation:
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Short very dry periods ---to--- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Birds
Attracts flies, bees, and butterflies.
Birds feed on the fruits.
Native Habitats:
Coastal strand, beach dune. Openings.
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
This is a Florida endemic listed by the USFWS and the State of Florida as Endangered. Please acquire only from reputable sources that have the proper permits.
