🚫 Coral creeper
❌ Invasive

Coral creeper

Antigonon leptopus · Polygonaceae

Also known as: Bee bush

Smothers native vegetation, hedges and fences in warm regions

🌍 Origin: Mexico (not native to India)

Why Coral creeper is a problem

Smothers native vegetation, hedges and fences in warm regions

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What to plant instead

Native flowering climbers of the locality

Frequently asked questions

Is Coral creeper invasive in India?

Yes. Coral creeper (Antigonon leptopus) is considered invasive in India. Smothers native vegetation, hedges and fences in warm regions

Why is Coral creeper a problem?

Smothers native vegetation, hedges and fences in warm regions

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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