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Odontadenia macrantha
Scientific Name: Odontadenia macrantha (Roem. & Schult.) Markgr.
Synonym: Echites macrantha, Odontadenia grandiflora, Odontadenia speciosa
Family: Asclepiadaceae

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Northern South America, Central America

Growth Habits: Vine, up to 15 feet long or more (4.5 m), Abundant white latex; oval glossy dark green leaves

Watering Needs: Moderate water



Blooming Habits:
Fragrant large yellow and red flowers

Fruiting Habits:
Gray, spindle-shaped fruits, up to 1 foot long (30 cm).


 

 

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