Description

• Distimake quinquefolius is a perennial or annual climbing vine in the morning-glory family (Convolvulaceae). Its leaves are divided into five narrow leaflets, giving them a hand-like appearance. The vine produces funnel-shaped flowers, generally white or pale yellow, followed by rounded seed capsules. Its twining stems allow it to climb over shrubs and other vegetation.

Range

• Distimake quinquefolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.

Habitat

• This climbing vine grows in warm, sunny or partly shaded environments, including coastal scrub, dry woodland, forest edges, thickets, roadsides, and disturbed ground. It commonly scrambles over shrubs and other plants, particularly in areas with seasonal rainfall. Its growth and flowering are often most noticeable during the rainy season.