Calystegia scanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scanica
ID:
155694
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brummitt
Source:
ipni
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 333 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155023
Common Names
- Scandinavian Bindweed
- Scandinavian Calystegia
- Calystegia Scandica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calystegia scanica (also called Hedge Bindweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is a twining vine with white or pink flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia scanica is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calystegia scanica are white with a pinkish tinge and have five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calystegia scanica is a shade-tolerant fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing spores in the late summer or fall.
Where to Find Calystegia scanica
Calystegia scanica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Calystegia scanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia scanica?
Calystegia scanica
What is the common name of Calystegia scanica?
Scandinavian Bindweed
What is the natural habitat of Calystegia scanica?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, and on rocks and walls.
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
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007264-1: Based on the initial data import