Cardiospermum bahianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahianum
ID:
1305645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci & Urdampill.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 950 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318099
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cardiospermum bahianum (also called Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-puff, and Heart Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is a climbing vine that grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, forests, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cardiospermum bahianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cardiospermum bahianum are white, small and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cardiospermum bahianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Cardiospermum bahianum
Cardiospermum bahianum is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Cardiospermum bahianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cardiospermum bahianum?
Cardiospermum bahianum
What is the common name of Cardiospermum bahianum?
Bahia heartseed
What is the family of Cardiospermum bahianum?
Sapindaceae
Species in the Cardiospermum genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.
Juan Domingo Urdampilleta (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urdampill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121262-1: Based on the initial data import