Skunk Vine | Paederia foetida in Family Rubiaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Paederia foetida whose common name is Skunk Vine and which is a member of the plant family called Rubiaceae was introduced to the USA. It is not indigenous to that country.

Skunk Vine is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Medium green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Skunk Vine are narrow.

Paederia foetida or Skunk Vine does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Paederia foetida whose common name is Skunk Vine blooms in summer

Paederia foetida belongs to the plant family Rubiaceae. Like most aquatic plants Skunk Vine needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.