Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
scandens
ID:
1297789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 356 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297127



Common Names

  • Lysiostyles scandens
  • Scandens Vine
  • Tree Vines


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Description

Lysiostyles scandens (also called Climbing False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It is a twining vine with small, white, daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Lysiostyles scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysiostyles scandens has white to pinkish flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysiostyles scandens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Lysiostyles scandens

Lysiostyles scandens is native to South America.

Species in the Lysiostyles 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,

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