Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
ipni
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: 13, t. 1369 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157466
Common Names
- Evolvuloides Seddera
- Evolvuloides Climbing Herb
- Evolvuloides Seddera Climbing Herb
Synonyms
- Bonamia evolvuloides (Choisy) Raizada [unknown]
- Breweria choisyana Steud. [unknown]
- Breweria evolvuloides Choisy [unknown]
Description
Seddera evolvuloides (also called 'Evolvulus-like Seddera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous climber with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Seddera evolvuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Seddera evolvuloides is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seddera evolvuloides is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Seddera evolvuloides requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Seddera evolvuloides
Seddera evolvuloides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Seddera evolvuloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seddera evolvuloides?
Seddera evolvuloides
What type of plant is Seddera evolvuloides?
A flowering shrub
Where is Seddera evolvuloides native to?
Tropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Seddera genus
Seddera bracteata,
Seddera cinerea,
Seddera erlangeriana,
Seddera evolvuloides,
Seddera glomerata,
Seddera hallieri,
Seddera intermedia,
Seddera micrantha,
Seddera pedunculata,
Seddera secundiflora,
Seddera simmonsii,
Seddera hadramautica,
Seddera madagascariensis,
Seddera namibica,
Seddera ogadenensis,
Seddera retusa,
Seddera rhodantha,
Seddera velutina,
Seddera repens,
Seddera virgata,
Seddera capensis,
Seddera suffruticosa,
Seddera schizantha,
Seddera bagshawei,
Seddera latifolia,
Seddera humilis,
Seddera arabica,
Seddera hirsuta,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,