三角葉西番蓮

An interesting characteristic of P. suberosa is the variable shape of its leaves. From lobed to lanceolate, broad to narrow, small to large, all these different-shaped leaves are very often all found on a single plant. Flowers are small and greenish, developing into globose fruits that ripen from green to dark purplish-black and are edible. Considered by some as a weedy invasive species, P. suberosa can quickly overgrow and smother other plants, its tendrils winding around the stems and leaves of other plants in order to climb up. This enables this sun-loving plant to obtain greater exposure to sunlight. Yet, there are others who use this climber as an informal groundcover or low-climbing vine in their gardens. In addition, P. suberosa has been recognised to have ecological value, having been observed as both a butterfly nectar plant, as well as a host plant for caterpillars of butterflies including the Tawny Coster ( Acraea violae ), Gulf Fritillary ( Agaulis vanillae ), Julia Heliconian ( Dryas iulia ), Mexican Silverspot ( Dione moneta ) and Zebra Heliconian ( Heliconius charithonia ). It has also been observed to support other wildlife, such as birds and bees.

Pruning group 12 (Moderate climber) — 基於植物形態自動推斷，非 RHS 官方分類。 中等攀緣植物，花後輕剪整形。 熱帶環境下無明顯休眠期，全年皆可進行修剪。

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