Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
1298486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 6: 548 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297824



Common Names

  • Laxiflora Stictocardia
  • Laxiflora Vine
  • Laxiflora Winged Stictocardia


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Description

Stictocardia laxiflora (also called African Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous vine native to Africa. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers with yellow centers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stictocardia laxiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stictocardia laxiflora var. woodii (N.E.Br.) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stictocardia laxiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stictocardia laxiflora is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Stictocardia laxiflora

Stictocardia laxiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Stictocardia laxiflora FAQ

What are the common names of Stictocardia laxiflora?

Lax-flowered Stictocardia

What is the growth habit of Stictocardia laxiflora?

It is an annual herb

What is the native range of Stictocardia laxiflora?

It is native to South America

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-8501388: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.