Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1054 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937396
Common Names
- Dalechampia scandens
- Milkweed Vine
- Butterfly Vine
Description
Dalechampia scandens (also called 'Climbing Eardrops', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber with ovate, pointed leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady forests. It is also found in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dalechampia scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dalechampia scandens var. kurzii (Hook.f.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
Dalechampia scandens var. cordofana (Hochst. ex Webb) Müll.Arg.
Dalechampia scandens var. hibiscoides (Kunth) Müll.Arg.
Dalechampia scandens var. hildebrandtii (Pax) Pax
Dalechampia scandens var. mollis (Vahl) Müll.Arg.
Dalechampia scandens var. natalensis (Müll.Arg.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Dalechampia scandens var. pseudoclematis (Baill.) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Dalechampia scandens var. scandens
Dalechampia scandens var. fallax Müll.Arg.
Dalechampia scandens var. heterodonta Müll.Arg.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalechampia scandens is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalechampia scandens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) and should be kept in a humid environment.
Where to Find Dalechampia scandens
Dalechampia scandens is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Species in the Dalechampia genus
Dalechampia adscendens,
Dalechampia affinis,
Dalechampia alata,
Dalechampia albibracteosa,
Dalechampia allemii,
Dalechampia anomala,
Dalechampia arciana,
Dalechampia arenalensis,
Dalechampia aristolochiifolia,
Dalechampia armbrusteri,
Dalechampia attenuistylus,
Dalechampia bangii,
Dalechampia bernieri,
Dalechampia bidentata,
Dalechampia boliviana,
Dalechampia brasiliensis,
Dalechampia brevicolumna,
Dalechampia brevipes,
Dalechampia brownsbergensis,
Dalechampia burchellii,
Dalechampia burgeriana,
Dalechampia burmanica,
Dalechampia canescens,
Dalechampia capensis,
Dalechampia caperonioides,
Dalechampia catati,
Dalechampia chevalieri,
Dalechampia chlorocephala,
Dalechampia cissifolia,
Dalechampia clausseniana,
Dalechampia clematidifolia,
Dalechampia colorata,
Dalechampia convolvuloides,
Dalechampia coriacea,
Dalechampia cujabensis,
Dalechampia decaryi,
Dalechampia denticulata,
Dalechampia dioscoreifolia,
Dalechampia elongata,
Dalechampia falcata,
Dalechampia fernandesii,
Dalechampia ficifolia,
Dalechampia fragrans,
Dalechampia francisceana,
Dalechampia galpinii,
Dalechampia gentryi,
Dalechampia glechomifolia,
Dalechampia granadilla,
Dalechampia guaranitica,
Dalechampia hassleriana,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,