Operculina codonantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
codonantha
ID:
1297971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 550 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297309
Common Names
- Operculina codonantha
- Codonantha
- Pale Morning Glory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Operculina codonantha (also called codonantha operculina, among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Operculina codonantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Operculina codonantha has white or yellow flowers with a funnel-shaped corolla. The seeds are brown and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
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Operculina codonantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Operculina codonantha
Operculina codonantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Operculina codonantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Operculina codonantha?
Operculina codonantha
What are the common names of Operculina codonantha?
Toothed Operculina, Toothed Morning-glory
What is the native range of Operculina codonantha?
Central and South America
Species in the Operculina genus
Operculina aequisepala, Operculina brownii, Operculina riedeliana, Operculina tansaensis, Operculina polynesica, Operculina leptoptera, Operculina sericantha, Operculina macrocarpa, Operculina aurea, Operculina ventricosa, Operculina turpethum, Operculina codonantha, Operculina hamiltonii, Operculina pteripes, Operculina pinnatifida, Operculina petaloidea, Operculina maypurensis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500798: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.