Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
scandens
ID:
782842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heine & Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 223 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782175



Common Names

  • Dinklageodoxa scandens
  • Scandens Dinklageodoxa
  • Climbing Dinklageodoxa


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Description

Dinklageodoxa scandens (also called Climbing Dinklageodoxa, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 meters in length. It has alternate, simple leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dinklageodoxa scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dinklageodoxa scandens has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinklageodoxa scandens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. It is best to water the plant regularly and provide fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Dinklageodoxa scandens

Dinklageodoxa scandens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dinklageodoxa scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dinklageodoxa scandens?

Dinklageodoxa scandens

What is the common name of Dinklageodoxa scandens?

Climbing liana

What is the natural habitat of Dinklageodoxa scandens?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Dinklageodoxa genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109466-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].