Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
1216364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl. : 1131 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215702

Common Names

  • Myriopus
  • Volubilis
  • Climbing Myriopus

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Description

Myriopus volubilis (also called twining water-purslane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in wet soils in marshes, ponds, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Myriopus volubilis is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myriopus volubilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myriopus volubilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Myriopus volubilis

Myriopus volubilis is found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Myriopus volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myriopus volubilis?

Myriopus volubilis

What is the common name of Myriopus volubilis?

Twining myriopus

Where is Myriopus volubilis native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4002023: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.