Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Black
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rats
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
Süßkartoffel
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
Patate douce
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
Batata-doce
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.