Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
711188

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 202 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710521



Common Names

  • Gronovia scandens
  • Climbing False-Foxglove
  • Climbing Snapdragon


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Description

Gronovia scandens (also called Climbing Gronovia, among many other common names) is a woody climber species native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in dry and moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gronovia scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gronovia scandens is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Gronovia scandens

Gronovia scandens is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Gronovia scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gronovia scandens?

Gronovia scandens

What is the common name of Gronovia scandens?

Scarlet Flame

What is the natural habitat of Gronovia scandens?

It is native to South Africa and is found growing in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Gronovia genus

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

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