Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
539584

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 446 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538916

Common Names

  • Antigonon Flavescens
  • Yellow Antigonon
  • Yellow Coral Vine

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Description

Antigonon flavescens (also called Yellow Antigonon, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to tropical Central and South America and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Antigonon flavescens is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antigonon flavescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antigonon flavescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer for best results.

Where to Find Antigonon flavescens

Antigonon flavescens is native to tropical regions of South America.

Antigonon flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antigonon flavescens?

Antigonon flavescens

What is the natural habitat of Antigonon flavescens?

Tropical and subtropical climates

What is the average height of Antigonon flavescens?

2-3 meters

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2642291: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.