Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 12: 233 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262378
Common Names
- Thouars' Paederia
- Thouars' Fever Vine
- Thouars' Fevervine
Description
Paederia thouarsiana (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 thouarsiana 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 thouarsiana is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paederia thouarsiana 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 thouarsiana
Paederia thouarsiana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and cultivated areas.
Paederia thouarsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paederia thouarsiana?
Paederia thouarsiana
What is the family of Paederia thouarsiana?
Rubiaceae
Where is Paederia thouarsiana found?
India, Nepal, and China
Species in the Paederia genus
Paederia argentea,
Paederia axilliflora,
Paederia bojeriana,
Paederia brasiliensis,
Paederia calycina,
Paederia cavaleriei,
Paederia ciliata,
Paederia cruddasiana,
Paederia farinosa,
Paederia foetida,
Paederia grandidieri,
Paederia lanata,
Paederia lanuginosa,
Paederia linearis,
Paederia majungensis,
Paederia mandrarensis,
Paederia microcephala,
Paederia pallida,
Paederia pertomentosa,
Paederia pilifera,
Paederia pospischilii,
Paederia praetermissa,
Paederia sambiranensis,
Paederia spectatissima,
Paederia stenobotrya,
Paederia taolagnarensis,
Paederia thorelii,
Paederia thouarsiana,
Paederia verticillata,
Paederia yunnanensis,
Paederia ntiti,
Paederia emeiensis,
Paederia changguan,
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,