Myriopus Volubilis Twining Soldierbush

​The Myriopus volubilis, commonly known as Twining Soldierbush, is a perennial vine native to regions spanning from the southeastern United States, including Florida and Texas, through the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and into northern South America. This climbing or trailing plant can reach lengths of up to 8 meters, featuring ovate to lanceolate leaves with a distinctive grayish appearance due to dense tomentose pubescence on the undersides. Its flowers are arranged in terminal helicoid cymes, showcasing five fused yellowish petals forming a tubular structure, which later develop into drupaceous fruits. Typically found along the edges and interiors of dry broadleaf evergreen formations, such as woodlands and scrublands, Myriopus volubilis has also been utilized in traditional medicine within the Lucayan Archipelago for treating dermatological issues and as an ingredient in strengthening teas.