It is a white trumpet flower, but it is not attractive. It is closer to squarish rather than round. The boundaries of the five petals are distinct but they had fused together to form a trumpet. The anthers and stigma are short, hardly noticeable. I did not see any insects around. How then this plant pollinates?
The plant does not seem to require pollination. It is very invasive species and grows rapidly to any hostile environment by continuously extending its stems. Just cut a short stem and throw on the ground, roots will come out and soon the stems are everywhere. Flowers are hardly necessary.
Of course, without change of gene structure, the chance of survival is less when undergoes a harsh environmental change.
Furthermore, facing upward trumpet flowers will not survive during raining as the trumpet is filled up with water, too heavy to be held by a small stalk.
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