Jacquemontia pentantha

Skyblue Clustervine, Blue Jacquemontia

Message of the Flower

Hope

The Mother’s Comment

Paves life's way.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Our hopes are never too great for manifestation.

We cannot conceive of any thing that cannot be.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Enthusiasm and Straightforwardness

Yes, you are right to have hope; it is hope which builds happy futures.

The Mother, Some Answers from the Mother: Letters to a Young Sadhak - VII

Colour

Violet blue, white

Family

Convolvulaceae

Person who named the flower

Victor Jacquemont

Flower Size

1-2 cm across

Flower Texture

Smooth and soft

Number of Petals

5, fused at the base

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth, slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Vine

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Throughout the year in suitable climates

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, well-drained soil, drought-tolerant

Soil Type

Prefers sandy, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Warm, not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Aphids, spider mites

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Forest edges, clearings, roadsides

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Quotations

Not commonly quoted

Ornamental

Decorative flowers and climbing habit

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered