Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
repens
ID:
1298624

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 116 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297962



Common Names

  • Petrogenia
  • Forked Chickweed
  • Forked Mouse-ear


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Description

Petrogenia repens (also called Creeping Petrogenia, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine that is native to Central America and South America. It has a twining stem, with alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Petrogenia repens is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns, as it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is also used as a ground cover in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrogenia repens has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrogenia repens can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Petrogenia repens

Petrogenia repens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Petrogenia repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrogenia repens?

Petrogenia repens

What is the common name of Petrogenia repens?

Repens Petrogenia

What is the natural habitat of Petrogenia repens?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Petrogenia genus

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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