Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
1104940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 148: t. 8976 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104278



Common Names

  • Wattakaka volubilis
  • Wattakaka Volubilis
  • Wattakaka volubilis vine


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Description

Wattakaka volubilis (also called Climbing Wattakaka, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India, and is found in woodlands, thickets, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Wattakaka volubilis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wattakaka volubilis var. lacuna (Ham. ex Wight) M.A.Rahman & Wilcock
Wattakaka volubilis var. volubilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wattakaka volubilis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wattakaka volubilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Wattakaka volubilis

Wattakaka volubilis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Species in the Wattakaka genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,