Calystegia tuguriorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuguriorum
ID:
1298497
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 183 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297835
Common Names
- Tuguriorum Calystegia
- Tuguriorum Vine
- Tuguriorum Winged Calystegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calystegia tuguriorum (also called Trailing Bindweed, among many other common names) is an annual, herbaceous vine native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia tuguriorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calystegia tuguriorum is white and has five petals. The seed is round and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calystegia tuguriorum is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Calystegia tuguriorum
Calystegia tuguriorum is native to South America and can be found in moist, open habitats such as along riverbanks and in disturbed areas.
Calystegia tuguriorum FAQ
What are the common names of Calystegia tuguriorum?
Tall Bindweed
What is the growth habit of Calystegia tuguriorum?
It is a twining, annual vine
What is the native range of Calystegia tuguriorum?
It is native to western North America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8501401: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.