Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
monoica
ID:
573717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aitch. & Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 65 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573049



Common Names

  • Bryonia monoica
  • One-flowered Bryonia
  • One-flowered Bryony


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Synonyms

  • Bryonia transoxana Vassilcz. [unknown]

Description

Bryonia monoica (also called One-flowered Bryony, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Bryonia monoica is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, Seed: globose, Seedlings: glabrous, with a few hairs on the stem

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryonia monoica is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Bryonia monoica

Bryonia monoica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Bryonia monoica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bryonia monoica?

Bryonia monoica

What is the common name of Bryonia monoica?

Monoecious bryony

What is the natural habitat of Bryonia monoica?

Bryonia monoica is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2684449: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.