Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
157881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 311 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157210



Common Names

  • Two-Toothed Morning-Glory
  • Two-Toothed Bindweed
  • Two-Toothed Bell Vine


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Description

Merremia dichotoma (also called Forked Woodrose, among many other common names) is a species of vine in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in rainforest gullies, on the trunks of trees, and in rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merremia dichotoma is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia dichotoma is a vine native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Merremia dichotoma

Merremia dichotoma is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Merremia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia dichotoma?

Merremia dichotoma

What are the common names of Merremia dichotoma?

Forked Morning Glory, Forked Morning-glory

What is the natural habitat of Merremia dichotoma?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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,