Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
505845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson) Tanaka

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bult. Sci. Fak. Terk. Kjusu Imp. Univ. 1: 202 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505177

Common Names

  • Sinomenium Heterophyllum
  • Heterophyllum Sinomenium
  • Variable Leaf Sinomenium

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Synonyms

  • Cocculus heterophyllus Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Sinomenium heterophyllum (also called variable-leaved sinomenium, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, climbing vine native to China, India and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Sinomenium heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinomenium heterophyllum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a dense inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinomenium heterophyllum is a hardy, evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sinomenium heterophyllum

Sinomenium heterophyllum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Sinomenium heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinomenium heterophyllum?

Sinomenium heterophyllum

What is the common name of Sinomenium heterophyllum?

Variable Sinomenium

What is the natural habitat of Sinomenium heterophyllum?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Sinomenium genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Chōzaburō Tanaka (1885-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tanaka' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581375-1: Based on the initial data import