Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pterygocaulos
ID:
1298332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297670



Common Names

  • Merremia
  • Pterygocaulos
  • Wood Rose


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Description

Merremia pterygocaulos (also called Merremia pterygocaulos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a slender, twining stem and its leaves are ovate to oblong in shape. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia pterygocaulos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merremia pterygocaulos has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia pterygocaulos is a fast-growing, perennial climber that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Layering is best done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Merremia pterygocaulos

Merremia pterygocaulos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Merremia pterygocaulos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia pterygocaulos?

Merremia pterygocaulos

What are the common names of Merremia pterygocaulos?

Winged morning glory, Winged bindweed

What is the native range of Merremia pterygocaulos?

Southern 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,

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