Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 184 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296722
Common Names
- Calystegia krauseana
- Krause's Calystegia
- Krause's Connarus
Description
Calystegia krauseana (also called Krause's Bindweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a twining habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia krauseana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. It is also used as a groundcover and as a cover for fences and walls.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calystegia krauseana is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calystegia krauseana is a twining, perennial vine that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Calystegia krauseana
Calystegia krauseana is native to the Mediterranean region.
Calystegia krauseana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia krauseana?
Calystegia krauseana
What is the common name of Calystegia krauseana?
Krause's Bindweed
What type of plant is Calystegia krauseana?
Perennial herb
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,