Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
262976

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 1: 52 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262308

Common Names

  • Foetida Paederia
  • Fetid Paederia
  • Fetid Fevervine

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Synonyms

  • Hondbesseion foetidum Kuntze [valid]
  • Hondbesseion tomentosum Kuntze [valid]
  • Apocynum foetidum Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Paederia amboinensis Miq. [valid]
  • Paederia barbulata Miq. [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis Hance [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis angustifolia Nakai [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis maritima Koidz. [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis megaphylla Koidz. [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis microphylla Honda [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis tenuissima Masam. [valid]
  • Paederia chinensis velutina Nakai [valid]
  • Paederia corymbosa Noronha [invalid]
  • Paederia dunniana H.Lév. [valid]
  • Paederia esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
  • Paederia foetida sessiliflora (Poir.) Baker [valid]
  • Paederia laxiflora Merr. ex H.L.Li [valid]
  • Paederia longituba Nakai [valid]
  • Paederia magnifolia Noronha [invalid]
  • Paederia mairei H.Lév. [valid]
  • Paederia ovata Miq. [valid]
  • Paederia prainii Gand. [valid]
  • Paederia scaberula Miq. [valid]
  • Paederia scandens (Lour.) Merr. [valid]
  • Paederia scandens longituba (Nakai) H.Hara [valid]
  • Paederia scandens mairei (H.Lév.) Nakai [valid]
  • Paederia scandens mairei (H.Lév.) H.Hara [valid]
  • Paederia scandens maritima (Koidz.) H.Hara [valid]
  • Paederia scandens rubescens Asai [valid]
  • Paederia scandens tomentosa (Blume) Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Paederia scandens velutina (Nakai) Nakai [valid]
  • Paederia scandens villosa (Hayata) Masam. [valid]
  • Paederia sessiliflora Poir. [valid]
  • Paederia stenophylla Merr. [valid]
  • Paederia tomentosa Blume [valid]
  • Paederia tomentosa glabra Kurz [valid]
  • Paederia tomentosa mairei (H.Lév.) H.Lév. [valid]
  • Paederia uraiensis Hayata [valid]
  • Paederia villosa Hayata [valid]
  • Psychotria volubilis Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Reussia sarmentosa Dennst. [valid]
  • Paederia scandens megaphylla (Koidz.) H.Hara [valid]
  • Paederia scandens microphylla (Honda) H.Hara [valid]
  • Paederia scandens rubrae-stellaris Konta & S.Matsumoto [valid]
  • Paederia foetida microphylla (Honda) Tsukaya, Imaichi & J.Yokoy. [valid]

Description

Paederia foetida (also called Chinese fever vine, Chinese feverwort, and Chinese feverweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places, such as forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Paederia foetida is used as an ornamental plant and also has medicinal uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paederia foetida are white and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paederia foetida is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and is an ideal choice for a low-maintenance garden. It is also a great choice for a hedge or as a feature plant in a rock garden.

Where to Find Paederia foetida

Paederia foetida is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Paederia foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paederia foetida?

Paederia foetida

What is the common name of Paederia foetida?

Fetid Paederia

What is the natural habitat of Paederia foetida?

Paederia foetida is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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