Yellow Wood Rose

Merremia tuberosa, Convolvulaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bristly PupunhaBactris setosa

Physical SupportWind Protection

Solomon Islands Sago PalmMetroxylon salomonense

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Irapay PalmLepidocaryum tenue

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Elequeme Coral TreeErythrina berteroana

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow Morning GloryMerremia mammosa

Same genus climbing vines compete intensely for light and may have allelopathic interactions

Sea Bean VineMucuna bracteata

Vigorous climbing vines compete for support structures and light, with potential chemical interference

TayuyaCayaponia tayuya

Climbing vines compete for the same support structures and light access

Chestnut VineTetrastigma voinierianum

Vigorous climbing vines compete for the same host trees and canopy light access

Uses

Functions

Tuber ProductionErosion ControlLiving MulchOrnamental

Edible Parts

TubersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional DigestiveSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Wood Rose grow in?

Yellow Wood Rose grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Wood Rose?

Good companions for Yellow Wood Rose include Bristly Pupunha, Solomon Islands Sago Palm, Irapay Palm, Elequeme Coral Tree.

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