[2] The vine produces fleshy leaves up to 3 centimeters long[2] and star-shaped white flowers.

[4] The plant grows on barrier islands, where it can be found in several types of habitat, such as sand dunes and tropical hardwood hammocks.

[2] Other plants growing in this type of habitat include seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera) and Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus).

[3] The coastal strips of these counties are heavily populated and constantly expanding, leading to the consumption of natural habitat for residential, commercial, and other uses.

[5] It is invaded by introduced plant species such as Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius).