Calystegia melnikovae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melnikovae
ID:
158274
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. Dal'nego Vostoka : 443 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157603
Common Names
- Melnikov's Bindweed
- Melnikov's Morning Glory
- Melnikov's Calystegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calystegia melnikovae (also called Melnikov's Bindweed, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to India and Sri Lanka. It has heart-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as forests and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia melnikovae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calystegia melnikovae has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Calystegia melnikovae is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Calystegia melnikovae
Calystegia melnikovae is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Calystegia melnikovae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia melnikovae?
Calystegia melnikovae
What is the common name of Calystegia melnikovae?
Melnikovae morning glory
What is the family of Calystegia melnikovae?
Convolvulaceae
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,
References
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77079535-1: Based on the initial data import