Anredera vesicaria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vesicaria
ID:
823681
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) C.F.Gaertn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Carp. 3: 176 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823015
Common Names
- Anredera Vesicaria
- Vesicaria Anredera
- Vesicaria Madeira Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anredera vesicaria (also called Bladder Anredera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anredera vesicaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anredera vesicaria is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a small, white root system.
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Anredera vesicaria can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright light and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Anredera vesicaria
Anredera vesicaria can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Anredera vesicaria FAQ
What is the common name of Anredera vesicaria?
Bladder Madeira-Vine
What is the scientific name of Anredera vesicaria?
Anredera vesicaria
What is the family of Anredera vesicaria?
Basellaceae
Species in the Anredera genus
Species in the Basellaceae family
Anredera aspera, Anredera baselloides, Anredera brachystachys, Anredera cordifolia, Anredera densiflora, Anredera diffusa, Anredera floribunda, Anredera krapovickasii, Anredera marginata, Anredera ramosa, Anredera tucumanensis, Anredera vesicaria, Basella alba, Basella excavata, Basella leandriana, Basella madagascariensis, Basella paniculata, Tournonia hookeriana, Ullucus tuberosus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360651: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich von Gaertner (1772-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Gaertn.' in the authors string.