Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1297799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagot ex Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 525 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297137



Common Names

  • Maripa longifolia
  • Longifolia Vine
  • Tree Vines


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Description

Maripa longifolia (also called Long-leaved Maripa, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, open woodlands, and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maripa longifolia 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

Maripa longifolia 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

Maripa longifolia 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 Maripa longifolia

Maripa longifolia is native to South America.

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-8500583: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Paul Antoine Sagot (1821-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagot' in the authors string.