Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 537 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566066
Common Names
- Scandens Bisgoeppertia
- Scandens Climbing Plant
- Scandens Climbing Vine
Description
Bisgoeppertia scandens (also called Climbing Bisgoeppertia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Bisgoeppertia scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bisgoeppertia scandens has yellow-green flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bisgoeppertia scandens is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Bisgoeppertia scandens
Bisgoeppertia scandens can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Bisgoeppertia scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bisgoeppertia scandens?
Bisgoeppertia scandens
What are the common names of Bisgoeppertia scandens?
Climbing Bisgoeppertia
What is the natural habitat of Bisgoeppertia scandens?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Bisgoeppertia genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,