Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
tro
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 729 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231459
Common Names
- Calystegia Catesbeiana
- Catesbe's Bindweed
- Catesbe's Bindweed
Description
Calystegia catesbeiana (also called 'Catesby's Bindweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China and grows in temperate and alpine forests. It is an evergreen vine with leathery leaves and clusters of white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia catesbeiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calystegia catesbeiana sub. sericata (House) Brummitt
Calystegia catesbeiana sub. catesbeiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calystegia catesbeiana has white, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calystegia catesbeiana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late summer or by seeds sown on the surface of a sandy peat in a cold frame in spring.
Where to Find Calystegia catesbeiana
Calystegia catesbeiana is native to North America.
Calystegia catesbeiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia catesbeiana?
Calystegia catesbeiana
What is the common name of Calystegia catesbeiana?
Catesby's morning glory
Where is Calystegia catesbeiana found?
Southeastern United States
Species in the Calystegia genus
Calystegia scanica,
Calystegia affinis,
Calystegia howittiorum,
Calystegia lucana,
Calystegia pulchra,
Calystegia melnikovae,
Calystegia catesbeiana,
Calystegia marginata,
Calystegia krauseana,
Calystegia sepium,
Calystegia collina,
Calystegia longipes,
Calystegia macounii,
Calystegia macrostegia,
Calystegia malacophylla,
Calystegia occidentalis,
Calystegia peirsonii,
Calystegia pubescens,
Calystegia purpurata,
Calystegia silvatica,
Calystegia spithamaea,
Calystegia stebbinsii,
Calystegia subacaulis,
Calystegia tuguriorum,
Calystegia atriplicifolia,
Calystegia hederacea,
Calystegia lucana,
Calystegia pellita,
Calystegia soldanella,
Calystegia brummittii,
Calystegia binghamiae,
Calystegia felix,
Calystegia vanzuukiae,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,