More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Nightshades, Bindweeds, and Gooseweeds, of Zihuatanejo
ORDER SOLANALES
Egyptian Woodrose
Distimake aegyptius
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Nightshades, Bindweeds, Gooseweeds, and Allies (Order Solanales)
-Bindweed Family (Family Convolvulaceae)
-Subfamily Convolvuloideae
-Tribe Merremieae
-Genus Distimake
-Egyptian Woodrose (Distimake aegyptius)
The Egyptian Woodrose (Distimake aegyptius), also commonly known as the Hairy Woodrose, is a vigorous twining or creeping perennial vine in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. A defining physical characteristic that distinguishes it from related species is the presence of long, stiff, yellowish-brown hairs that densely cover its stems and leaf stalks. The plant produces funnel-shaped white flowers, often in small clusters, that bloom primarily in response to rainfall and close by the afternoon.
Description
• Distimake aegyptius, formerly known as Merremia aegyptia and commonly called hairy merremia or hairy woodrose, is a fast-growing annual climbing vine in the morning-glory family (Convolvulaceae). Its stems and leaves are covered in soft hairs, and its leaves are deeply divided into several narrow, finger-like lobes. The flowers are funnel-shaped and typically white, growing in small clusters. The flowers develop into rounded capsules containing dark seeds, allowing the vine to reproduce readily.
Range
• Distimake aegyptius is native to tropical America and is now widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It is established in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• Hairy merremia grows in warm, sunny environments, including roadsides, open scrub, forest edges, agricultural fields, vacant lots, and disturbed ground. It climbs over grasses, shrubs, fences, and other vegetation, using surrounding plants for support. It grows rapidly during warm, rainy periods and can form dense tangles where conditions are favourable.