Paederia foetida (Skunkvine)

Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) white and purple flower close up on green vine leaves.
Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) small white flower with a deep purple center and green leaves.

Botanical names: Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens

Common names: Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Paederia foetida is a fast-growing, slender, perennial, climbing plant producing stems 1.5 - 7 metres long that twine into other plants for support. Paederia foetida is sometimes planted as an ornamental; and has virtue in folk medicine. The whole plant has a foetid aroma when rubbed.


Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) purple and white flower close up on green stems.
Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) purple and white flower with surrounding small buds on stems.
Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) with green leaves and small white pinkish tubular flowers on vine
Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) vine with green leaves and small tubular white flowers with pink centers.
Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) white and purple flower close up on vine
Paederia foetida (Skunkvine) open white flower with a deep purple center and buds


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