Flowering occurs during the spring and summer months, although specimens can be seen in flower almost all year round.
It reproduces by seed.
Species originating from South America, cultivated for a long time in Europe and other areas of the world. In the Canary Islands it has become feral in many ruderalised areas in the lowlands and midlands.
It is used as an ornamental, although the place where it is planted must be chosen well, as once it has taken root in a place it is very difficult to remove it from it, as its tuberous roots get into any crevice and resprout with astonishing speed, and with even more force, after the most intense brushing.
It has a very high growth rate, quickly covering walls and walls with its thin, voluble and creeping stems that climb up almost any support.
As an ornamental it is perfect for covering fences, trellises and pergolas in a short space of time, another reason why it has been used so much in gardening.
But it is precisely this ability to grow so quickly and cover large areas in a short time that makes it a very dangerous plant, as it takes over everything in its path, suffocating other species until it covers them completely, which leads to the death of the plant as it is unable to photosynthesise.
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