Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sisymbrioides
ID:
541417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Marais

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 9: 112 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540749

Common Names

  • Sisymbrioides
  • Aplanodes
  • Cucurbitaceae

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Synonyms

  • Heliophila sisymbrioides Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Aplanodes sisymbrioides (also called 'Climbing Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with long, slender stems and bright green, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aplanodes sisymbrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aplanodes sisymbrioides is a small, yellowish-green flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aplanodes sisymbrioides is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a bright, indirect light location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Aplanodes sisymbrioides

Aplanodes sisymbrioides can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.

Aplanodes sisymbrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aplanodes sisymbrioides?

Aplanodes sisymbrioides

What is the common name of Aplanodes sisymbrioides?

No common name

Where is Aplanodes sisymbrioides found?

It is found in the Andes of Peru

Species in the Aplanodes genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644171: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.