Fauna
Plant

Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus

Also known as Queen's Wreath, Chain of Love, Mexican Creeper, Hearts on a Chain

Coral vine vigorously climbs trees, fences, and foliage using slender branching tendrils that originate at the ends of flower clusters. Bright pink to white heart-shaped sprays of blossoms bloom continuously in warm climates, drawing abundant bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding insects. Beneath the surface, the plant develops large subterranean tubers that enable it to survive drought, fire, and frost, allowing it to rapidly re-sprout and blanket entire landscapes.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic
Predators
  • Caterpillars
  • Grazing livestock
  • Beetles
ThreatsHerbicide application, manual eradication, biological control
HabitatsCoastal scrub, disturbed areas, roadsides, tropical gardens
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
  1. OrderCaryophyllales
  2. FamilyPolygonaceae
  3. GenusAntigonon
  4. SpeciesAntigonon leptopus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Identification: Look for heart-shaped leaves, zig-zag stems, and bright pink flower clusters ending in tendrils.
  • Management: Contain garden plants carefully to prevent tubers from spreading into nearby natural areas.
  • Observation: Watch flower clusters during sunny hours to see pollinators active among the blossoms.
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