Status:
valid
Authors:
Yıld.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 17: 68 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748874
Common Names
- Bryonia Flexuosa
- Flexuosa Bryonia
- Bryonia Flexuosa
Description
Bryonia flexuosa (also called Flexuous Bryony, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bryonia flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bryonia flexuosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bryonia flexuosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Bryonia flexuosa
Bryonia flexuosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Bryonia flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryonia flexuosa?
Bryonia flexuosa
What are the common names of Bryonia flexuosa?
Climbing Bryony, Flexuous Bryony
What is the natural habitat of Bryonia flexuosa?
Bryonia flexuosa is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.
Species in the Bryonia genus
Bryonia alba,
Bryonia aspera,
Bryonia cretica,
Bryonia lappifolia,
Bryonia melanocarpa,
Bryonia monoica,
Bryonia multiflora,
Bryonia syriaca,
Bryonia verrucosa,
Bryonia flexuosa,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,