About Distimake tuberosus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples
Distimake tuberosus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples, commonly called Spanish arborvine or wood rose, is a vine species belonging to the morning glory family Convolvulaceae. It is native to the Americas, with a native range extending from Florida and Texas in North America down to Brazil. Despite this native range including parts of the United States, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) classifies this species as introduced within the United States. It has become an invasive species on several islands located in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean, including New Caledonia.
