Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
726539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 24(2): 138 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725872

Common Names

  • Climbing Hops
  • Chinese Hops
  • Japanese Hops

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Description

Humulus scandens (also called Climbing Hop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Humulus genus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Humulus scandens is an ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Humulus scandens are yellow, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humulus scandens is a perennial climbing vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist soil. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer in moist soil and will germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Humulus scandens

Humulus scandens is found in North America and Europe.

Humulus scandens FAQ

What are the common names of Humulus scandens?

Humulus scandens is commonly known as the Climbing Hop.

What is the native range of Humulus scandens?

Humulus scandens is native to North America.

What is the habitat of Humulus scandens?

Humulus scandens is found in moist, open forests and woodlands.

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2855046: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.