Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
sepium
ID:
1297385

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500113: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.