Jacquemontia reclinata
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Beach Jacquemontia
Convolvulaceae
Plant Specifics
| Form: | Vine | |
| Size: | ft | |
| Life Span: | Short-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | White | |
| Fruit Color: | NA | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen | |
| Noted for: | Showy flowers |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Groundcover in dry coastal settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability: | Native nurseries, Seed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| (Short very dry periods ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: | Short very dry periods ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: | High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil or other substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ecology
| Wildlife: |
Birds feed on the fruits. | |
| Insects: | Attracts flies, bees, and butterflies. | |
| Native Habitats: | Coastal strand, beach dune. Openings. |
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10B
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
Comments
| 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. |