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Coccoloba uvifera
Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L.
Seagrape, Seaside-grape, Sea Grape
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
Synonym(s): Polygonum uvifera
USDA Symbol: couv
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
Seaside-grape or sea grape is an evergreen shrub or small tree with nearly round, red-veined leaves; spikes of whitish flowers; and edible, reddish fruits which hang in grape-like clusters. Seaside-grape branches close to the ground and supports a broad, rounded head. Though usually much shorter, the plant can reach 50 ft. in height.
The Sea Grape is a member of the buckwheat family (family Polygonaceae) which includes mostly herbs, sometimes shrubs or vines, rarely trees, with small flowers in racemes, spike-like clusters, or in heads. Stems commonly have swollen nodes.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: FL , HINative Distribution: S. FL
Native Habitat: Coastal hammocks, dunes & beaches
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Fertile to sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Drought-resistant and hardy in poor soils.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Fruits are a valuable wildlife food and flowers are important for nectar production.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Description: One of the easiest methods of propagation is ground layering. Score bark on a branch situation close to the ground and mound soil over it. The branch will develop roots and can be cut from the plant in 4-6 months.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Coccoloba uvifera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Coccoloba uvifera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coccoloba uvifera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-07-07Research By: TWC Staff