Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
37213

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 140 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036542



Common Names

  • Salmea
  • Scandens
  • Scandens Salmea


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Synonyms

  • Salmea pubescens (S.F.Blake) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Salmea nitida Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus nitidus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spilanthes nitida La Llave [unknown]
  • Salmea parviceps Cass. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium houstonis hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Isocarpha amellus Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Salmea oppositiceps Cass. [unknown]
  • Hopkirkia eupatoria Spreng. [unknown]
  • Salmea tomentosa D.L.Nash [unknown]
  • Bidens scandens L. [unknown]
  • Salmeopsis claussenii Benth [deprecated]
  • Spilanthes nitidus La Llave & Lex. [unknown]
  • Salmea eupatoria eupatoria [unknown]
  • Salmea eupatoria DC. [unknown]
  • Salmea scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Salmea scandens paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Melanthera amellus amellus [unknown]
  • Spilanthes volubilis Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Melanthera amellus (L.) D'Arcy [unknown]
  • Santolina amellus amellus [unknown]
  • Salmea grandiceps Cass. [unknown]
  • Salmea scandens obtusata S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Salmea salicifolia Brongn. [unknown]
  • Santolina amellus L. [unknown]
  • Salmea scandens pubescens S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Salmea scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Salmea eupatoria intermedia DC. [unknown]
  • Salmea scandens paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Salmea nitida Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [unknown]
  • Verbesina scandens Klatt [unknown]
  • Hopkirkia scandens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Salmea sessilifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Fornicaria scandens Raf. [unknown]
  • Calea amellus (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Salmeopsis claussenii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Salmea scandens (also called Climbing Salmea, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that grows to a length of about 3 m. It is native to Europe, and is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Salmea scandens is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salmea scandens has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salmea scandens is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year for the seeds to sprout. It is also susceptible to frost damage.

Where to Find Salmea scandens

Salmea scandens is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama.

Salmea scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salmea scandens?

Salmea scandens

What type of plant is Salmea scandens?

It is a perennial climbing vine

What is the natural habitat of Salmea scandens?

It is native to Central and South America

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,