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Grape-leaf Wood Rose

Merremia vitifolia

Notes:

The leaf looks very similar to Merremia vitifolia - Grape-leaf Wood Rose, but the flower shape is different

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6 Comments

Ron Kushner
Ron Kushner 9 years ago

I've read the additional comments and I will simply say that I am VERY familiar with the species posted and I am 'quite' sure of the ID...otherwise I wouldn't state as much...I don't 'guess' at ID's...

Should anyone have any rare Convolvulaceae species to trade , I can supply fresh seeds of Merremia vitifolia, you can grow them and see for yourself how well they match the photo...

Take a look at the parts in the link here and see if they look like they're in the 'wrong Family'...
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...

EmilieChich
EmilieChich 9 years ago

Yes Viv, I noticed that, and that's why I'm not sure of the species, but in my opinion, this flower still looks more like Nicotiana than Merremia. If not, it is really very tricky, this one!

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 9 years ago

Hi Emilie! If you look at the third image you can see the hairy stem and leaf of this plant

EmilieChich
EmilieChich 9 years ago

You are right, Viv, the flowers are different. They are definitely not Convolvulaceae, but Solanaceae. My guess would be Nicotiana alata.

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 9 years ago

Thank you again Ron!

Ron Kushner
Ron Kushner 9 years ago

The flower shape can sometimes vary...

My assessment is Merremia vitifolia...

VivBraznell
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จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช, Thailand

Spotted on Mar 16, 2014
Submitted on Mar 18, 2014

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