Status:
valid
Authors:
Aitch. & Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 65 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573049
Common Names
- Bryonia monoica
- One-flowered Bryonia
- One-flowered Bryony
Synonyms
- Bryonia transoxana Vassilcz. [unknown]
Description
Bryonia monoica (also called One-flowered Bryony, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Bryonia monoica is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellowish-green, Seed: globose, Seedlings: glabrous, with a few hairs on the stem
Cultivation and Propagation
Bryonia monoica is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.
Where to Find Bryonia monoica
Bryonia monoica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Bryonia monoica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bryonia monoica?
Bryonia monoica
What is the common name of Bryonia monoica?
Monoecious bryony
What is the natural habitat of Bryonia monoica?
Bryonia monoica is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia.
Species in the Bryonia genus
Bryonia alba,
Bryonia aspera,
Bryonia cretica,
Bryonia lappifolia,
Bryonia melanocarpa,
Bryonia monoica,
Bryonia multiflora,
Bryonia syriaca,
Bryonia verrucosa,
Bryonia flexuosa,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,