Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1299445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 103 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298783





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Description

Maripa repens (also called Maripa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forest clearings, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maripa repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maripa repens has yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maripa repens is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Maripa repens

Maripa repens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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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