Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
155827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 552 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155156



Common Names

  • Merremia Calycina
  • Calyx Morning Glory
  • Calyx Vine


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Description

Merremia calycina (also called Caribbean Wood-Rose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial, twining vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia calycina is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create ground cover and provide shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with limited water resources.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merremia calycina has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia calycina is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best propagated through stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and rooted in moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Merremia calycina

Merremia calycina is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Merremia calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia calycina?

Merremia calycina

What are the common names of Merremia calycina?

Calycina morning glory, Calycina bindweed

What is the natural habitat of Merremia calycina?

It is native to South America

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,