Calystegia lucana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucana
ID:
156135
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ten.) G.Don
Source:
ipni
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 296 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155464
Common Names
- Calystegia lucana
- Morning Glory
- Bindweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calystegia lucana (also called Lucan Bindweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing shrub found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia lucana is a species of flowering plant in the morning glory family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calystegia lucana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calystegia lucana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calystegia lucana
Calystegia lucana can be found in the wild in South Africa.
Calystegia lucana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia lucana?
Calystegia lucana
What is the common name of Calystegia lucana?
Lucan Bindweed
What type of plant is Calystegia lucana?
Vine
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
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265667-1: Based on the initial data import