Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
verdcourtiana
ID:
158293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lejoly & Lisowski

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 54: 268 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157622



Common Names

  • Verdcourtiana Merremia
  • Verdcourtiana Woodrose
  • Verdcourtiana Hawaiian Woodrose


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Description

Merremia verdcourtiana (also called Verdcourt's Merremia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a twining habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia verdcourtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merremia verdcourtiana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two rounded leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia verdcourtiana is a perennial climber that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or summer. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Merremia verdcourtiana

Merremia verdcourtiana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region.

Merremia verdcourtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia verdcourtiana?

Merremia verdcourtiana

What is the family of Merremia verdcourtiana?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Merremia verdcourtiana?

Verdcourt's 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,

References

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
Jean Lejoly (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lejoly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904689-1: Based on the initial data import