Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
canadense
ID:
1084476

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 340 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083814



Common Names

  • Menispermum canadense
  • Canadense Menispermum
  • Canadense Menispermum Tree


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Description

Menispermum canadense (also called Canada 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 pinnate, alternate, and ovate. It prefers temperate climates and grows in moist forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Menispermum canadense 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

Menispermum canadense has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menispermum canadense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Menispermum canadense

Menispermum canadense can be found in North America.

Species in the Menispermum genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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