Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya) 11: 203 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851705
Common Names
- Chonemorpha fragrans
- Fragrant Chonemorpha
- Fragrant-flowered Chonemorpha
Description
Chonemorpha fragrans (also called Fragrant Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to tropical Asia. It grows in moist and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chonemorpha fragrans is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of straw for animal bedding.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chonemorpha fragrans has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chonemorpha fragrans is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in late winter or early spring. The seed should be sown in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Chonemorpha fragrans
Chonemorpha fragrans can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Chonemorpha fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chonemorpha fragrans?
Chonemorpha fragrans
What is the common name of Chonemorpha fragrans?
Fragrant Chonemorpha
What is the family of Chonemorpha fragrans?
Convolvulaceae
Species in the Chonemorpha genus
Chonemorpha assamensis,
Chonemorpha eriostylis,
Chonemorpha floccosa,
Chonemorpha fragrans,
Chonemorpha megacalyx,
Chonemorpha mollis,
Chonemorpha parviflora,
Chonemorpha pedicellata,
Chonemorpha splendens,
Chonemorpha verrucosa,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,