Anredera diffusa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
823667
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Sperling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1253 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823001
Common Names
- Anredera Diffusa
- Diffusa Anredera
- Diffusa Madeira Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anredera diffusa (also called Diffuse Anredera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anredera diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anredera diffusa has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anredera diffusa is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Anredera diffusa
Anredera diffusa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Anredera diffusa FAQ
What is the common name of Anredera diffusa?
Creeping Madeira-Vine
What is the scientific name of Anredera diffusa?
Anredera diffusa
What is the family of Anredera diffusa?
Basellaceae
Species in the Anredera genus
Species in the Basellaceae family
Anredera aspera, Anredera baselloides, Anredera brachystachys, Anredera cordifolia, Anredera densiflora, Anredera diffusa, Anredera floribunda, Anredera krapovickasii, Anredera marginata, Anredera ramosa, Anredera tucumanensis, Anredera vesicaria, Basella alba, Basella excavata, Basella leandriana, Basella madagascariensis, Basella paniculata, Tournonia hookeriana, Ullucus tuberosus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360638: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.
Calvin Ross Sperling (1957-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sperling' in the authors string.