Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptia
ID:
1297967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 4(3): 505. 1910 [15 May 1910]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297305



Common Names

  • Merremia aegyptia
  • Egyptian Merremia
  • Egyptian Woodrose


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Description

Merremia aegyptia (also called Egyptian merremia, 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

Merremia aegyptia 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

Merremia aegyptia has white or yellow flowers with a funnel-shaped corolla. The seeds are brown and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia aegyptia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Merremia aegyptia

Merremia aegyptia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Egypt to South Africa.

Merremia aegyptia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia aegyptia?

Merremia aegyptia

What are the common names of Merremia aegyptia?

Egyptian Merremia, Egyptian Morning-glory

What is the native range of Merremia aegyptia?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Merremia genus

Merremia poranoides, Merremia calycina, Merremia candei, Merremia warderensis, Merremia aniseiifolia, Merremia calyculata, Merremia crassinervia, Merremia dichotoma, Merremia ellenbeckii, Merremia gallabatensis, Merremia gregorii, Merremia hornbyi, Merremia incisa, Merremia porrecta, Merremia setisepala, Merremia spongiosa, Merremia steenisii, Merremia truncata, Merremia xanthophylla, Merremia pavonii, Merremia obtusa, Merremia verdcourtiana, Merremia retusa, Merremia rajasthanensis, Merremia gracilis, Merremia caloxantha, Merremia wurdackii, Merremia platyphylla, Merremia eberhardtii, Merremia subsessilis, Merremia tonkinensis, Merremia clemensiana, Merremia dissecta, Merremia emarginata, Merremia hederacea, Merremia aegyptia, Merremia umbellata, Merremia malvifolia, Merremia palmata, Merremia pterygocaulos, Merremia verecunda, Merremia discoidesperma, Merremia gorinii, Merremia hemmingiana, Merremia gemella, Merremia hainanensis, Merremia sibirica, Merremia hirta, Merremia yunnanensis, Merremia cordata,

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-8500794: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.