Agdestis clematidea
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Agdestis clematidea Moc. & Sessé ex DC. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Agdestis clematidea is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Agdestis clematidea was already described by José Mariano Mociño and Martín Sessé y Lacasta but it was not until 1817 that the name was validly published by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle.
[edit] Taxonomy
Agdestis clematidea is a species in the genus Agdestis which belongs to the family of the Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The climbers grow to a height of approximately 25 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Agdestis clematidea is a decidious plant with simple leaves. They are ovate.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The plants bloom from July to September.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Agdestis clematidea is native to Florida, Texas, Mexico and Central America.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Agdestis clematidea
[edit] History
[edit] Agdestis clematidea in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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