Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humb., Bonpl. & Kunth) Sperling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1253 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823007
Common Names
- Anredera Marginata
- Marginata Anredera
- Marginata Madeira Vine
Description
Anredera marginata (also called Margined 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 marginata 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 marginata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anredera marginata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright light and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Anredera marginata
Anredera marginata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Anredera marginata FAQ
What is the common name of Anredera marginata?
Margined Madeira-Vine
What is the scientific name of Anredera marginata?
Anredera marginata
What is the family of Anredera marginata?
Basellaceae
Species in the Anredera genus
Anredera aspera,
Anredera baselloides,
Anredera brachystachys,
Anredera cordifolia,
Anredera densiflora,
Anredera diffusa,
Anredera floribunda,
Anredera krapovickasii,
Anredera marginata,
Anredera ramosa,
Anredera tucumanensis,
Anredera vesicaria,
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,