Merremia truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
157911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 24: 176 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157240
Common Names
- Truncate Morning-Glory
- Truncate Bindweed
- Truncate Bell Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Merremia truncata (also called 'Truncate Woodrose', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Merremia truncata is a species of flowering plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Merremia truncata is yellow in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Merremia truncata is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Merremia truncata requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Merremia truncata
Merremia truncata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and the Philippines.
Merremia truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merremia truncata?
Merremia truncata
What are the common names of Merremia truncata?
Truncate Morning Glory, Truncate Morning-glory
What is the natural habitat of Merremia truncata?
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,
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270593-1: Based on the initial data import