Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.Br.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 483 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296723
Common Names
- Calystegia sepium
- Hedge Bindweed
- Hedge Connarus
Description
Calystegia sepium (also called Hedge Bindweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a twining habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia sepium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. It is also used as a groundcover and as a cover for fences and walls.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calystegia sepium sub. americana (Sims) Brummitt
Calystegia sepium sub. angulata Brummitt
Calystegia sepium sub. limnophila (Greene) Brummitt
Calystegia sepium sub. sepium
Calystegia sepium sub. spectabilis Brummitt
Calystegia sepium sub. roseata Brummitt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calystegia sepium is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calystegia sepium is a twining, perennial vine that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Calystegia sepium
Calystegia sepium is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Calystegia sepium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia sepium?
Calystegia sepium
What is the common name of Calystegia sepium?
Hedge Bindweed
What type of plant is Calystegia sepium?
Perennial herb
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,