Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
155858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Choisy) O'Donell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 30: 62 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155187

Common Names

  • Porana nutans
  • Climbing Porana
  • Climbing Morning Glory

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Description

Porana nutans (also called Nodding Porana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial, twining vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porana nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porana nutans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Porana nutans is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings of Porana nutans are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porana nutans is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best propagated through stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and rooted in moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Porana nutans

Porana nutans is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Porana nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porana nutans?

Porana nutans

What are the common names of Porana nutans?

Nutans morning glory, Nutans bindweed

What is the natural habitat of Porana nutans?

It is native to South America

Species in the Porana genus

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

Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto O’Donell (1912-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Donell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208361-2: Based on the initial data import