Merremia grandidentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandidentata
ID:
1330413
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.Thomps.) Staples & Simões
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 97: 222 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342867
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Merremia grandidentata (also called Grandidentate woodrose, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Merremia grandidentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Merremia grandidentata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Merremia grandidentata is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Merremia grandidentata
Merremia grandidentata is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Merremia grandidentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merremia grandidentata?
Merremia grandidentata
What is the common name of Merremia grandidentata?
Large-toothed morning-glory
Where is Merremia grandidentata found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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
Charles Henry Thompson (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Thomps.' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148067-1: Based on the initial data import