Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
catesbeiana
ID:
1232121

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


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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.

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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 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,