Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
691773

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 112 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691106

Common Names

  • Fischeria scandens
  • Scandens Fischeria
  • Fischeria Scandens

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum crispum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum crispum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Fischeria aequatorialis Spellman [unknown]
  • Fischeria briquetiana Standl. [unknown]
  • Fischeria ecuadorensis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Fischeria havanensis Decne. [unknown]
  • Fischeria oaxacana Standl. [unknown]
  • Holostemma candolleanum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Fischeria aequatorialis aequatorialis [unknown]

Description

Fischeria scandens (also called Climbing Fischeria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodland edges, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Fischeria scandens is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fischeria scandens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fischeria scandens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Fischeria scandens

Fischeria scandens is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

Fischeria scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fischeria scandens?

Fischeria scandens

What are the common names of Fischeria scandens?

Climbing Fischeria, Climbing's Fischeria

Where is Fischeria scandens found?

Fischeria scandens is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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