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Lytle, Melody

Merremia dissecta

Merremia dissecta (Jacq.) Hallier f.

Alamo Vine, Noyau Vine, Correhuela De Las Doce

Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)

Synonym(s): Convolvulus dissectus, Ipomoea dissecta, Ipomoea sinuata, Operculina dissecta

USDA Symbol: MEDI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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28 photo(s) available in the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Twining stems up to about 12 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , TX
Native Habitat: Open and disturbed areas, stream banks, and dry soils in central Texas.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low , Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Heat Tolerant: yes
Conditions Comments: Alamo vine is a very attractive twining climber of the morning glory family. It has large white flowers with dark burgundy centers and the dark green foliage is intricately divided. The brown seed capsules are interesting, resembling flowers themselves. This species can be very aggressive in the garden.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Moderate

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU		FAC	FACU	FACU	FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
NPSOT - Native Plant Society of Texas - Fredericksburg, TX
NPSOT - Fredericksburg Chapter - Fredericksburg, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0112 Collected Jun. 1, 1991 in Bexar County by Lottie Millsaps
NPSOT 1002 Collected Oct 12, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe

2 specimen(s) available in the Digital Herbarium

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-MM-752 Collected 2010-07-16 in Hays County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

1 collection(s) available in the Wildflower Center Seed Bank

Bibliography

Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski

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Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany

Additional resources

USDA: Find Merremia dissecta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Merremia dissecta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Merremia dissecta

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-10-19
Research By: DIEHL, NPIS

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