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Tievine

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

The Tievine is a beautiful plant with heart-shaped leaves and lovely flowers. It grows quickly and can climb up other plants, making it a fun addition to gardens and nature trails.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Tievine has vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically pink to purple with a lighter throat, contrasting with its heart-shaped to three-lobed leaves. Its slender, twisting stems readily climb, creating a lush, sprawling cover over other plants.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusIpomoea
Tievine
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Tievine

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Some parts of this plant contain special compounds; eating many seeds can cause moderate effects!

The Tievine is related to sweet potatoes, but its roots and seeds are not for eating!

This strong vine can grow over 15 feet long, rapidly blanketing fences and even small trees!

Tievine flowers often open at dawn and close by midday, lasting only a single day!

Special abilities

Ability

Rapid Climber

Tievine can cling and twine its stems around supports, allowing it to quickly climb and reach sunlight above competing plants.

Ability

Vigorous Growth

Tievine grows quickly and vigorously, enabling it to colonize new areas and outcompete other vegetation efficiently.

Ability

Seed Arsenal

Tievine produces numerous seeds that can remain viable in soil for years, ensuring its survival and spread in diverse conditions.

Measurements & details

Height
100-500 cm
Spread
50-200 cm
Flower Size
3-7 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-Fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Bees visit its nectar-rich flowers for food.

eaten by

Pink-spotted Hawk Moth

Agrius cingulata

Its caterpillars feed on Tievine leaves.

eats

Two-spotted Spider Mite

Tetranychus urticae

Tiny mites suck sap from its leaves.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or picking plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Tievine?

100-500 cm

How wide does Tievine spread?

50-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Tievine?

3-7 cm

When does Tievine bloom?

Summer-Fall

Is Tievine edible?

No

Is Tievine toxic?

Moderate

What is Tievine's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Tievine pollinated?

Insect

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