Description
Jacquemontia evolvuloides (also called Sky-blue Cluster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a twining, leafy, blue-violet plant with small flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and is often found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Jacquemontia evolvuloides is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright blue flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacquemontia evolvuloides has small, bell-shaped flowers with five white petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacquemontia evolvuloides is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.