Herbarium records show that skunk vine grows in at least 17 counties of central and north central Florida. Relatively little is known about the ecophysiology and management of skunk vine. It produces seeds but it is not known if the seeds are spread by birds or other animals. Its stems root freely. Here is a line drawing of skunk vine.
Skunk vine is a woody vine.
Its stems , climbing or prostrate, are reported to grow to 30 feet long . The leaves and stems have a skunk-like odor, especially when crushed. There is much variation in the shapes and sizes of the leaves. Leaves may be opposite on the stem or, rarely, in whorls of three. Stipules are conspicuous.