Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
volubile
ID:
1263830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zucc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Verh. Vereins Beford. Gartenbaues Konigl. Preuss. Staaten 10: 154. 1834 , as volubile

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263168



Common Names

  • Volubile Rhodochiton
  • Volubile Rhodochiton
  • Volubile Rhodochiton


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Description

Rhodochiton volubile (also called 'Climbing Rhodochiton', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and purple, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodochiton volubile is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodochiton volubile has small, purple, tubular flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodochiton volubile is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but does not do well in dry conditions. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Rhodochiton volubile

Rhodochiton volubile is native to Mexico and Central America.

Rhodochiton volubile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodochiton volubile?

Rhodochiton volubile

What is the common name of Rhodochiton volubile?

Climbing Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Rhodochiton volubile?

It is found in rocky hillsides, cliffs, and canyons

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,