Plant 22 Antigonon leptopus

Discover the Coral Vine, a fast-growing climber native to Mexico, known for its bright pink fragrant flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

Last updated 23 June 2026

Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus

Plant Growth Form	Climber, Vine & Liana
Native distribution	Mexico
Maximum Height	9m to 12m

Description:

Pink climbing vine with small bright pink flowers and large green heart-shaped leaves.

Plant Morphology

Growth Form: Herbaceous slender-stemmed vine, climbs with tendrils arising from ends of inflorescence. Heat and drought-tolerant when established. Fast-growing and quickly covers walls, trellis and arbors with lush foliage. In Singapore, plant may have a tendency to produce flowers only towards top of growth.

Foliage: Leaves soft, narrowly heart-shaped, light green, prominently-veined with wavy margins. Leaves are alternately arranged along the stems, simple and borne on petioles (stalks) that are 1 - 5 cm long.

Stems: Stems are slender, climbing onto other vegetation via tendrils that are borne on leaf axils.

Flowers: Flowers bright pink, fragrant, produced as cascading racemes, attractive to bees and butterflies. Each flower has 5 petals with entire margin with acute tips, 8 stamens and 3 styles and stigmas. The flowers will turn dull pink and eventually brown as they age.

Fruits: Brown achene, cone-shaped or three-angled, shiny in appearance. The fruits are usually hidden within the enlarged persistent petals.

Habitat:Found in thickets, rainforest margins, coastal areas, roadsides, disturbed sites and gardens.

Cultivation: Can easily grow on well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates drought when established but appreciates moisture during growing season.