23,108 observationsLeast Concern
peppervine
Nekemias arborea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Vitales ›Family: Vitaceae ›Genus: Nekemias
About
Nekemias arborea, commonly known as pepper vine, is native to the Southeastern United States, Texas, and New Mexico. It spreads rapidly, climbing up trees and bushes. Although it is attractive, its rapid growth and ability to pull down trees makes it a nuisance if not strictly confined.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of peppervine is Nekemias arborea.
- peppervine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- peppervine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- peppervine belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- peppervine belongs to the order Vitales.
- peppervine belongs to the family Vitaceae.
- peppervine belongs to the genus Nekemias.