Coral Vine Antigonon leptopus

Coral Vine Antigonon leptopus
Family: Polygonaceae •
Genus: Antigonon •
Species: leptopus (Hook. & Arn.) Stuntz •
Country of Origin: Mexico •
Common Names: Mexican creeper, coral vine, corallita, confederate vine •

This vine has taken over the fence at the back of my property. Finally! I love it and so do the bees. I planted it there with every intention of it filling the whole fence and it didn't let me down! Neon pink flowers and a million bees to pollinate my fruit flowers too. What more could I ask for? Unfortunately, it is listed as an invasive species see below.

Coral vine is list as a Category II invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council which means: " Invasive exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. These species may become ranked Category I, if ecological damage is demonstrated."
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