-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Nances, Willows, and Allies (Order Malpighiales)

-Nance Family (Family Malpighiaceae)

-Genus Callaeum

-Yellow Butterfly Vine (Callaeum macropterum)

The Yellow Butterfly Vine (Mascagnia macroptera) is a flowering perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical Mexico. It is a fast-growing vine that can reach up to 10 feet or more in length and produces clusters of bright yellow flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforest edges, forest clearings, and near streams.