Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine)

Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower and green fruit in a close up
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) with vibrant yellow petals and rounded green fruit pods

Botanical name: Mascagnia macroptera

Common names: Butterfly pea vine, Yellow Orchid vine, Gallinita

Family: Malpighiaceae

Origin: Baja California

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Butterfly-shaped seeds. Repeat bloomer, attractive bright yellow. Evergreen vine that will easily train itself to a trellis or fence. If left unsupported, this plant will twine on itself to produce a mounding shrub or even a groundcover. This is fairly drought tolerant shrub, but looks much better with regular watering through the warm season.

Similar plants: Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine)


Image gallery: 18 images
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower close up with green leaves attached to stem
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) with clusters of yellow flower petals amidst deep green foliage
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower plant growing across metal structure
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) climbing metal rods with small yellow flower clusters
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower close up capturing multiple delicate vibrant petals
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower cluster with thin stems and rounded soft petals
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) tan papery fruit pods in a close up view.
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) papery tan fruit pods hanging on thin green stems.
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower close up with green leaves behind
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) shows a delicate yellow flower nestled against lush green leaves.
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower close up with green leaves attached to stem
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) with delicate yellow flower petals amid deep green oval leaves
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower and green leaves close up plant view
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flowers among oval green leaves on thin woody branches.
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower and pale green papery seed fruit close up
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower with papery green seed pods on thin stems.
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower close up nestled among green pointed leaves
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower with five ruffled petals and green oval foliage
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower and pale green winged fruit close up
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower with large, thin, light green winged seed pods
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow green fruit clusters hanging on vine close up
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) clusters of yellow green winged fruit hanging on the plant
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) yellow flower and lime green fruit close up
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) showing yellow flower petals with unusual lime green papery fruit
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) with vibrant yellow flower clusters and small green leaves plant
Mascagnia macroptera (Butterfly pea vine) showing clusters of yellow flowers and round green seed pods.
Mascagnia macroptera brown winged fruit close up pile on a plate
Mascagnia macroptera brown winged fruit gathered together on a plate.
Mascagnia macroptera brown winged fruit close up showing unique papery textured seed pods.
Mascagnia macroptera dry brown winged fruit clustered closely for an organic texture.
Mascagnia macroptera brown winged fruit close up to identify seed dispersal structures online
Mascagnia macroptera winged fruit clusters dried to a light tan and brown color
Mascagnia macroptera brown winged fruit close up pile on a flat surface
Mascagnia macroptera dry winged fruit piled together on a flat surface
Mascagnia macroptera yellow flower close up with green leaves attached to woody stem
Mascagnia macroptera yellow flowers with serrated petals and deep green pointed leaves

Marilyn Callan TexasUSDA Zone:8-910 Feb 2006
Although this vine was slow to grow in our soil alkaline, it has now become a problem to control. I have a full time job trying to keep this vine from taking over my yard.
Faye Williams Spring, TX USAUSDA Zone:8B2 Dec 2004
grows well in Houston heat & humidity, making a huge mound of vine over the top of a 7 foot fence. dried seed pods are attractive & useful in floral arrangements. seeds are much sought after.


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