Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1293134

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 189 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292472



Common Names

  • Climbing Ptelidium
  • Ptelidium scandens
  • Climbing Ptelid


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Description

Ptelidium scandens (also called climbing ptelidium, among many other common names) is a woody climber that can grow up to 10 meters long. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in humid forests, secondary forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptelidium scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that can be used to create a hedge or screen. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptelidium scandens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptelidium scandens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Ptelidium scandens

Ptelidium scandens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ptelidium scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptelidium scandens?

Ptelidium scandens

What is the common name of Ptelidium scandens?

Scandens

What is the natural habitat of Ptelidium scandens?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Ptelidium genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,