Status:
valid
Authors:
(McAll.) Jury
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 34: 352 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795894
Common Names
- Hedera rhizomatifera
- Rhizomatifera Hedera
- Rhizomatifer Hedera
Description
Hedera rhizomatifera (also called Rhizomatous Ivy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a woody vine that grows in moist forests and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hedera rhizomatifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hedera rhizomatifera are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedera rhizomatifera is a hardy, evergreen climber that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hedera rhizomatifera
Hedera rhizomatifera can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Hedera rhizomatifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedera rhizomatifera?
Hedera rhizomatifera
What is the common name of Hedera rhizomatifera?
Ivy
Where is Hedera rhizomatifera native to?
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
Species in the Hedera genus
Hedera iberica,
Hedera rhizomatifera,
Hedera algeriensis,
Hedera azorica,
Hedera canariensis,
Hedera caucasigena,
Hedera colchica,
Hedera cypria,
Hedera helix,
Hedera hibernica,
Hedera maderensis,
Hedera maroccana,
Hedera nepalensis,
Hedera pastuchovii,
Hedera rhombea,
Hedera sinensis,
Hedera taurica,
Hedera hibernica,
Hedera maynensis,
Hedera unifolia,
Hedera crebrescens,
Hedera soroksarensis,
Hedera sepulcralis,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,