Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
carolinus
ID:
1084501

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 524 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083839



Common Names

  • Cocculus carolinus
  • Carolinus
  • Cocculus


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Description

Cocculus carolinus (also called Carolina Moonseed, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to North America. It has a woody stem and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. It prefers temperate climates and grows in moist forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cocculus carolinus is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cocculus carolinus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Cocculus carolinus

Cocculus carolinus can be found in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

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