IUCN Status
: Not Applicable
Author: Ankit jangir
Explorer and field botanist.
- Coral vine, Honolulu creeper, Mexican creeper, Kodi rose, Bride's tears, Chain-of-love, Hearts on a chain, Love-vine, Anantalata, Queen's wreath,
- Antigonon amabie K. Koch, Antigonon platypus Hook. & Arn., Corculum leptopus Stuntz
- Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Naturally grown
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Antigonon leptopus is a species of perennial vine in family Polygonaceae. it is a fast-growing climbing vine that holds on via hard wire like tendrils( floral bud tendril). it is characterized by showy, usually pink flowers that can bloom throughout the year and large, dark green heart-shaped to arrowhead shaped leaves. The actual flowers are tiny but the sepals are larger and provide the brilliant colors.
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Antigonon leptopus Hook. & Arn.
inflorescence part -
Antigonon leptopus Hook. & Arn.
fruiting body and seeds.
It is a prolific seed producer. The seeds float on water. The fruit and seeds are eaten and spread by a wide range of animals such as racons and birds.
