Antigonon leptopus Hook. & Arn.

Etymology	Genus	From Latin anti=against, gonia=angle, perhaps referring to the zig zag stems
	Species	Slender stalks
Family		Polygonaceae
Synonyms		-
Common Names		Coral Vine, Queen's Wreath
Status		Exotic: Casual
Form		Climber
Native Distribution		Mexico to Central America

Diagnostics:

A common herbaceous climber that is cultivated for its attractive pink flowers. It has also escaped cultivation and can also be found growing on secondary forest edges. The leaves are heart-shaped and have prominent secondary and tertiary veins.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-18 / Modified: 2026-02-18