Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
214191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medik.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Vorles. Churpfälz. Phys.-Ökon. Ges.2: 355 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213520



Common Names

  • American Groundnut
  • Apios americana
  • Apios americana subsp. americana


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Synonyms

  • Glycine apios L. [valid]
  • Apios americana turrigera Fernald [valid]
  • Apios tuberosa Moench [valid]
  • Phaseolus tuberosus Eaton & Wright [illegitimate]
  • Apios apios (L.) MacMill. [invalid]
  • Apios perennis Vahl ex Hornem. [valid]
  • Glycine tuberosa Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Gonancylis thyrsoidea Raf. [invalid]
  • Apios americana americana [unknown]
  • Apios americana americana [unknown]
  • Apios americana cleistogama Fernald [valid]
  • Apios americana keihneri Oswald [unknown]
  • Apios americana mcculloughii Oswald [unknown]
  • Apios americana pilosa Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Apios apios boulderensis Daniels [invalid]

Description

Apios americana (also called American Groundnut, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to North America. It has a twining stem and pink flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Apios americana is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apios americana has small, purple flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have three oval-shaped leaves that are hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apios americana is a perennial vine native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by root cuttings in winter.

Where to Find Apios americana

Apios americana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Apios americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apios americana?

Apios americana

What is the common name of Apios americana?

Common name of Apios americana

What is the habitat of Apios americana?

Apios americana is found in moist forests and woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family