Common name: Petrea subserrata
It is a herm
bear very ornamental vine gardens capita 
solids where it can enjoy warm temperatures throughout year.
is native to Central and South America from Mexico to Paraguay. This species is included in the Verbenaceae family.
is a woody vine, leaves with a semi-persistent, branches twining, winding, thin but robust, with bark pale brown or gray. Growth is fast and is capable of exceptional height, although this will require guidance and support. Perfect to cover structures such as trellises or pergolas.
The leaves are quite large, opposite, elliptical, pointed, rigid, rough texture, rough to the touch, the margins are irregular, at the beginning are displayed in a bright coppery hue when developing and evolving a deep green color.
a spectacular flowering displays are grouped in long clusters hanging gracefully arched up to 40 cm in length, and shelter for
cluster from 15 to 30 star-shaped flowers. The peculiar flowering 
ng has the quality of the opinion that a flower is inside another to have five sepals narrow and elongated purple blue blanket to the little flower consists of five petals velvety purple with a white touch the center. The flowers have a short duration, but the sepals remain on the ground for a long period in which they lose little by little coloring to turn gray.
flowers in spring, in favorable conditions can repeat flowering season in late summer, but it will be low. There is another variety
more complicated to find the pure white flowers, which offers a striking contrast with the foliage. The flowers do not enjoy the perfume.
Being a plant of tropical origin, it is very difficult to adequately maintain the gardens in regions with harsh winters, in this case, you want to grow it in large containers but manageable to place it in a sheltered spot where it should stay for the entire period winter.
prefers light soils, rich, slightly acid, kept constantly wet, does not preclude
nte, once established no TROUBLES 
efore to be temporary droughts.
need good sunny locations or flower production is poor, with hot summers but will be better in a semi-shady location. Origina
a small fruit, drupe type and dark brown.
This plant generally has no major problems of insect attack or serious illnesses.
Spread with some difficulty from cuttings or seeds.
It is a herm
bear very ornamental vine gardens capita 
solids where it can enjoy warm temperatures throughout year. is native to Central and South America from Mexico to Paraguay. This species is included in the Verbenaceae family.
is a woody vine, leaves with a semi-persistent, branches twining, winding, thin but robust, with bark pale brown or gray. Growth is fast and is capable of exceptional height, although this will require guidance and support. Perfect to cover structures such as trellises or pergolas.
The leaves are quite large, opposite, elliptical, pointed, rigid, rough texture, rough to the touch, the margins are irregular, at the beginning are displayed in a bright coppery hue when developing and evolving a deep green color.
a spectacular flowering displays are grouped in long clusters hanging gracefully arched up to 40 cm in length, and shelter for
cluster from 15 to 30 star-shaped flowers. The peculiar flowering 
ng has the quality of the opinion that a flower is inside another to have five sepals narrow and elongated purple blue blanket to the little flower consists of five petals velvety purple with a white touch the center. The flowers have a short duration, but the sepals remain on the ground for a long period in which they lose little by little coloring to turn gray. flowers in spring, in favorable conditions can repeat flowering season in late summer, but it will be low. There is another variety
more complicated to find the pure white flowers, which offers a striking contrast with the foliage. The flowers do not enjoy the perfume.
Being a plant of tropical origin, it is very difficult to adequately maintain the gardens in regions with harsh winters, in this case, you want to grow it in large containers but manageable to place it in a sheltered spot where it should stay for the entire period winter.
prefers light soils, rich, slightly acid, kept constantly wet, does not preclude
nte, once established no TROUBLES 
efore to be temporary droughts. need good sunny locations or flower production is poor, with hot summers but will be better in a semi-shady location. Origina
a small fruit, drupe type and dark brown.
This plant generally has no major problems of insect attack or serious illnesses.
Spread with some difficulty from cuttings or seeds.
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