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Acleisanthes obtusa
Acleisanthes obtusa (Choisy) Standl.
Berlandier's Trumpets, Vine Four O'Clock
Nyctaginaceae (Four O'clock Family)
Synonym(s): Acleisanthes berlandieri, Acleisanthes greggii
USDA Symbol: ACOB2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Perennial herb or climbing vine, often reaching the tops of small trees. Flowers are white or light pink, trumpet-shaped, fragrant and open at night. This plant of the South Texas Plains and Edwards Plateau blooms between April and December with the blooms measuring approximately 2 1/8 inches long. The bright green leaves are about 2 1/2 inches long and are consumed by white-tailed deer. Easily propagated from root divisions or semi-hardwood cuttings. Attracts hummingbird moths and other night-flying moths.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Deltoid , Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Size Notes: Climber
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Nectar source for night-flying mothsConspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Nectar Source: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: Root Division , Seeds , Semi-hardwood CuttingsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Acleisanthes obtusa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Acleisanthes obtusa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acleisanthes obtusa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-10-20Research By: WFC