Plant Information
Common Name: VINE - CHAMELEON VINE
Scientific Name: Combretum fruticosum
Alternative Names: Orange Flame Vine
Scientific Name: Combretum fruticosum
Alternative Names: Orange Flame Vine
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R92.00
Description
- Perennial
- Chameleon vine is a species of bush willow that occurs from Mexico to northern Argentina.
- It is a small to large climbing shrub that reaches up to 3 m. in height without a support and up to 11 m. with a support.
- Flowers appear in summer and are yellowish to reddish, small, and grouped in axillar spikes 8 to 16 cm long and followed by reddish brown fruit.
- The showy flowers are full of nectar and much visited by insects and hummingbirds.
- Plant in full sun or partial shade – will do well with regular or occasional watering.
- It is hardy and evergreen to -3°C.
- Responds well to pruning - you can cut it back and keep it into a medium sized shrub.
Parts Used
- The branches.
Other Uses
- The branches are used for weaving coarse baskets.
- They can also be used as a substitute for rope - for tying firewood and for other temporary uses.
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