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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Malpighiaceae (Malpighias) |
| Origin: Central America (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Stigmaphyllon ciliatum (Orchid Vine, Brazilian Golden Vine) - Quick growing, evergreen vine with interesting foliage that has distinct wide spaced long hairs looking like eyelashes (hence the specific epithet "ciliatum") along the leaf margin. The vine is covered in summer to fall intermittently with clusters of bright, airy, orchid like yellow flowers. Prefers sun and part shade and regular watering. It is not frost hardy. A delicate and interesting vine for mild climates. This plant is often listed as being from Central America but it grows as far south as Brazil. It was in fact noted by Joseph Banks at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1768).
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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