Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. 211. 1782 [1781 publ. Apr 1782]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297582
Common Names
- Falkia repens
- Creeping Falkia
- Creeping Bindweed
Description
Falkia repens (also called Falkia repens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a slender, twining stem and its leaves are ovate to oblong in shape. Its flowers are white and its fruits are capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Falkia repens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Falkia repens has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Falkia repens can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Falkia repens
Falkia repens can be found in California, Nevada, and Oregon in the United States.
Falkia repens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Falkia repens?
Falkia repens
What is the common name of Falkia repens?
Creeping Falkia
What type of plant is Falkia repens?
Herb
Species in the Falkia genus
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,