Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
syriaca
ID:
573780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 2: 59 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573112



Common Names

  • Bryonia syriaca
  • Syrian Bryonia
  • Syrian Bryony


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Synonyms

  • Bryonia micrantha Boiss. [unknown]
  • Bryonia multiflora pauciflora Post [unknown]
  • Bryonia syriaca monoica Feinbrun [unknown]

Description

Bryonia syriaca (also called Syrian 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 syriaca 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 syriaca 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 syriaca

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

Bryonia syriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bryonia syriaca?

Bryonia syriaca

What is the common name of Bryonia syriaca?

Syrian bryony

What is the natural habitat of Bryonia syriaca?

Bryonia syriaca 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