Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
452104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 160 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451436



Common Names

  • Maurandya scandens
  • Climbing Maurandya
  • Climbing Wandflower


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Synonyms

  • Maurandya semperflorens lilacina Voss [unknown]

Description

Maurandya scandens (also called Climbing Maurandya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to Japan, and grows in grassy meadows, alpine meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maurandya scandens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, yellow flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maurandya scandens is yellow and tubular, with four petals and a four-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maurandya scandens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Maurandya scandens

Maurandya scandens is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Maurandya scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maurandya scandens?

Maurandya scandens

What are the common names of Maurandya scandens?

Climbing Snapdragon, Climbing Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Maurandya scandens?

Moist meadows and open woods

Species in the Maurandya genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805524-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].