Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
scandens
ID:
469089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) DC.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 103 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468421

Common Names

  • Podolobium Scandens
  • Climbing Podolobium
  • Climbing Tree

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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium scandens (Sm.) Benth. [valid]
  • Mirbelia baxteri Lindl. [valid]
  • Podolobium obovatum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Podolobium humifusum G.Don [unknown]
  • Callistachys scandens (Sm.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chorizema baxteri Graham [valid]
  • Chorizema scandens Sm. [unknown]
  • Daviesia humifusa Sieber ex DC. [invalid]
  • Oxylobium scandens obovatum (A.Gray) Benth. [unknown]
  • Podolobium scandens humifusum DC. [unknown]
  • Daviesia umbellata Sieber ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Podolobium scandens (also called Climbing Podolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Podolobium scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podolobium scandens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolobium scandens is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m (6 ft) and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Podolobium scandens

Podolobium scandens is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry and wet forests.

Podolobium scandens FAQ

What are the common names for Podolobium scandens?

The common names for Podolobium scandens are Climbing Podolobium and Climbing Tree Poppy.

What is the growth rate of Podolobium scandens?

The growth rate of Podolobium scandens is slow to moderate.

What type of soil does Podolobium scandens prefer?

Podolobium scandens prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515453-1: Based on the initial data import