Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 268 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018592
Common Names
- Anaxeton virgatum
- Virgate Anaxeton
- Virgate Snakeweed
Description
Anaxeton virgatum (also called Virgin's Bower, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to North America. It is a climbing vine with compound leaves and white or yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a garden ornamental.
Uses & Benefits
Anaxeton virgatum is a shrub that is often used as a hedge or windbreak. It can also be used as a decorative plant in gardens. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anaxeton virgatum has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaxeton virgatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in pots in a greenhouse. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Anaxeton virgatum
Anaxeton virgatum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Anaxeton virgatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaxeton virgatum?
Anaxeton virgatum
What is the common name of Anaxeton virgatum?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Anaxeton virgatum?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Anaxeton genus
Anaxeton arborescens,
Anaxeton asperum,
Anaxeton virgatum,
Anaxeton nycthemerum,
Anaxeton angustifolium,
Anaxeton brevipes,
Anaxeton ellipticum,
Anaxeton lundgrenii,
Anaxeton hirsutum,
Anaxeton laeve,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,