Dietrich’s Morning Glory
Origin of name
Family: CONVOLVULACEAE
- Bonamia in honour of Franscois Bonamy
- dietrichiana in honour of Amalie Dietrich
Occurrence
A local species found in dry rainforest & vine thickets from around Townsville south almost to Rockhampton.
Cultivation requirements aren’t well known. Natural habitat indicates a preference for well-drained soil and tolerance of a little shade. Vine suckers from lateral roots and resprouts from base after damage.
Appearance
A scrambling vine (3-8m) with young growth covered in dense, silver hairs. Large (3-6cm diam.) white, funnel-shaped flowers (Mar-May) lead to erect, spherical capsules that split to release several hard, triangular seeds.
Flowers attract nectar-feeding insects and birds, e.g. sunbirds. Probably pollinated by hawk moths. Once considered rare, but known now to be more common.
