Calystegia felix - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
felix
ID:
1325310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Provance & A.C.Sanders
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 32: 5 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337764
Common Names
- Calystegia felix
- Felix Calystegia
- Calystegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calystegia felix (also called Felix bindweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, narrow leaves that are usually green or grey-green in color. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia felix is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calystegia felix has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calystegia felix is an evergreen perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and germination usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Calystegia felix
Calystegia felix is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and open areas.
Calystegia felix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia felix?
Calystegia felix
What is the common name of Calystegia felix?
Felix Bindweed
Where is Calystegia felix native to?
Mexico
Species in the Calystegia genus
Calystegia scanica, Calystegia affinis, Calystegia howittiorum, Calystegia lucana, Calystegia pulchra, Calystegia melnikovae, Calystegia catesbeiana, Calystegia marginata, Calystegia krauseana, Calystegia sepium, Calystegia collina, Calystegia longipes, Calystegia macounii, Calystegia macrostegia, Calystegia malacophylla, Calystegia occidentalis, Calystegia peirsonii, Calystegia pubescens, Calystegia purpurata, Calystegia silvatica, Calystegia spithamaea, Calystegia stebbinsii, Calystegia subacaulis, Calystegia tuguriorum, Calystegia atriplicifolia, Calystegia hederacea, Calystegia lucana, Calystegia pellita, Calystegia soldanella, Calystegia brummittii, Calystegia binghamiae, Calystegia felix, Calystegia vanzuukiae,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
Andrew C. Sanders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sanders' in the authors string.
Mitchell C. Provance: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Provance' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134775-1: Based on the initial data import