Calystegia spithamaea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spithamaea
ID:
1297847
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pursh
Source:
tro
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. (Pursh) 1: 143. 1813 [dt. 1814; issued Dec 1813]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297185
Common Names
- Calystegia spithamaea
- Spithamaea Vine
- Tree Vines
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calystegia spithamaea (also called Low Bindweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous flowering plant native to western North America. It has twining stems and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calystegia spithamaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calystegia spithamaea sub. purshiana (Wherry) BrummittCalystegia spithamaea sub. stans (Michx.) Brummitt
Calystegia spithamaea sub. spithamaea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calystegia spithamaea is white, with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calystegia spithamaea is a perennial vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Calystegia spithamaea
Calystegia spithamaea can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Calystegia spithamaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calystegia spithamaea?
Calystegia spithamaea
What is the common name of Calystegia spithamaea?
Low Bindweed
What is the family of Calystegia spithamaea?
Convolvulaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500643: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.