Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1297800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 30: 197 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297138



Common Names

  • Maripa peruviana
  • Peruviana Vine
  • Tree Vines


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Description

Maripa peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana 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 peruviana 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 peruviana 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 peruviana

Maripa peruviana 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,

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