Maripa glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1298104
Status:
valid
Authors:
Choisy
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 327 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297442
Common Names
- Maripa
- Palmleaf Morning-Glory
- Smooth Morning-Glory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maripa glabra (also called smooth maripa, among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Maripa glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maripa glabra is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Maripa glabra can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Maripa glabra
Maripa glabra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Maripa glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maripa glabra?
Maripa glabra
What is the common name of Maripa glabra?
Smooth Maripa
What is the family of Maripa glabra?
Convolvulaceae
Species in the Maripa genus
Maripa violacea, Maripa elongata, Maripa stellulata, Maripa axilliflora, Maripa densiflora, Maripa fasciculata, Maripa longifolia, Maripa peruviana, Maripa reticulata, Maripa scandens, Maripa williamsii, Maripa lewisii, Maripa nicaraguensis, Maripa panamensis, Maripa glabra, Maripa janusiana, Maripa paniculata, Maripa pauciflora, Maripa putumayana, Maripa repens,
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-8500954: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.