Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desv.) C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 465 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274639
Common Names
- Odontosoria Scandens
- Odontosoria
- Scandens
Description
Odontosoria scandens (also called Climbing Odontosoria, among many other common names) is a species of vine in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to China, and is found in habitats such as forests, woodland edges, and along roadsides. It has dark green, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. The stems are twining and branched, and the fruits are ovoid.
Uses & Benefits
Odontosoria scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontosoria scandens is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontosoria scandens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Odontosoria scandens
Odontosoria scandens is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.
Odontosoria scandens FAQ
What are the common names for Odontosoria scandens?
Climbing Odontosoria
What are the uses of Odontosoria scandens?
Odontosoria scandens is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Where is Odontosoria scandens found?
Odontosoria scandens is found in India, Nepal, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Odontosoria genus
Odontosoria afra,
Odontosoria colombiana,
Odontosoria deltoidea,
Odontosoria flexuosa,
Odontosoria reyesii,
Odontosoria veitchii,
Odontosoria quadripinnata,
Odontosoria krameri,
Odontosoria flabellifolia,
Odontosoria aculeata,
Odontosoria odontolabia,
Odontosoria melleri,
Odontosoria guatemalensis,
Odontosoria schlechtendalii,
Odontosoria chinensis,
Odontosoria gymnogrammoides,
Odontosoria africana,
Odontosoria biflora,
Odontosoria jenmanii,
Odontosoria fumarioides,
Odontosoria retusa,
Odontosoria wrightiana,
Odontosoria scandens,
Odontosoria minutula,
Odontosoria yaeyamensis,
Odontosoria intermedia,
Odontosoria alutacea,
Odontosoria madagascariensis,
Odontosoria humbertii,
Odontosoria goudotiana,
Species in the Lindsaeaceae family
Lindsaea agatii,
Lindsaea chrysolepis,
Lindsaea falciformis,
Lindsaea francii,
Lindsaea hainaniana,
Lindsaea imrayana,
Lindsaea interrupta,
Lindsaea jarrettiana,
Lindsaea kalimantanensis,
Lindsaea lherminieri,
Lindsaea malabarica,
Lindsaea paralellogramma,
Lindsaea pseudohemiptera,
Lindsaea pumila,
Lindsaea salomonis,
Lindsaea schizophylla,
Lindsaea societatis,
Lindsaea venusta,
Lindsaea vieillardii,
Lindsaea coursii,
Lindsaea humbertii,
Lindsaea digitata,
Lindsaea merrillii,
Lindsaea plicata,
Lindsaea cultrata,
Lindsaea goudotiana,
Lindsaea ensifolia,
Lindsaea heterophylla,
Lindsaea oxyphylla,
Lindsaea orbiculata,
Lindsaea leptophylla,
Lindsaea lancea,
Lindsaea portoricensis,
Lindsaea quadrangularis,
Lindsaea stricta,
Lindsaea javanensis,
Lindsaea arcuata,
Lindsaea spruceana,
Lindsaea divaricata,
Lindsaea guianensis,
Lindsaea schomburgkii,
Lindsaea falcata,
Lindsaea latifrons,
Lindsaea hemiglossa,
Lindsaea feei,
Lindsaea taeniata,
Lindsaea ulei,
Lindsaea yaeyamensis,
Lindsaea cyclophylla,
Lindsaea rigidiuscula,