Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sambiranensis
ID:
263021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Homolle ex Puff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 3: 320 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262353

Common Names

  • Sambiranensis Paederia
  • Paederia Sambiranensis
  • Paederia

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Description

Paederia sambiranensis (also called 'Chinese fevervine', among many other common names) is a woody, perennial climbing vine native to China and Taiwan. It has a twining habit and grows up to 8 m in length. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape, and its flowers are small and white. It is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Paederia sambiranensis is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paederia sambiranensis is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paederia sambiranensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Paederia sambiranensis

Paederia sambiranensis is native to Madagascar.

Paederia sambiranensis FAQ

What are the common names of Paederia sambiranensis?

Sambirano climbing-fern

What is the optimal temperature for Paederia sambiranensis?

Optimal temperature for Paederia sambiranensis is between 18-25°C.

What is the optimal humidity for Paederia sambiranensis?

Optimal humidity for Paederia sambiranensis is between 70-80%.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145508: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.