More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Nances, Willows, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER MALPIGHIALES
Yellow Butterfly Vine
Callaeum macropterum
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-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.
Description
• Callaeum macropterum is a woody climbing vine in the Malpighiaceae family, commonly associated with the name yellow orchid vine. It has slender, twining stems and simple, opposite leaves. Its small yellow flowers have five petals, typical of many members of the family. The plant produces distinctive winged fruits that help distinguish it from other climbing vines. Its vigorous growth allows it to scramble over shrubs and other vegetation.
Range
• Callaeum macropterum is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• This vine grows in tropical dry forest, scrub, woodland margins, and thickets, particularly in warm regions with seasonal dry periods. It commonly climbs through surrounding vegetation in sunny or partly shaded locations and is adapted to the conditions found in tropical landscapes.