Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Manitz
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 180 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157639
Common Names
- Merremia
- Retusa Vine
- Woodrose
Description
Merremia retusa (also called Retuse Woodrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Merremia retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Merremia retusa is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Merremia retusa is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and sheltered from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Merremia retusa
Merremia retusa is native to India. It can be found in the Kondaparthi Hills.
Merremia retusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merremia retusa?
Merremia retusa
What is the family of Merremia retusa?
Convolvulaceae
What is the common name of Merremia retusa?
Retuse wood-rose
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,