Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Orchard
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 384 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338350
Common Names
- Scandens Lipotriche
- Lipotriche scandens
- Scandens Lipotriche
Description
Lipotriche scandens (also called Climbing Lipotriche, among many other common names) is a type of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial climber with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lipotriche scandens is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lipotriche scandens sub. subsimplicifolia (Wild) Orchard
Lipotriche scandens sub. dregei (DC.) Orchard
Lipotriche scandens sub. scandens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lipotriche scandens is a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lipotriche scandens is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Lipotriche scandens
Lipotriche scandens can be found in South Africa, particularly in the province of Limpopo.
Lipotriche scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lipotriche scandens?
Lipotriche scandens
What is the family of Lipotriche scandens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Lipotriche scandens?
Climbing Lipotriche
Species in the Lipotriche genus
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,