Amphicarpaea edgeworthii
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Amphicarpaea edgeworthii Benth. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Fabanae Ordo: Fabales |
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Amphicarpaea edgeworthii (= Amphicarpaea trisperma) is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Amphicarpaea edgeworthii was described in 1852 by George Bentham. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Amphicarpaea edgeworthii is a species in the genus Amphicarpaea (hogpeanut) which contains 3 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The climbers grow to a height of approximately 1,3 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Amphicarpaea edgeworthii is a decidious plant with three-palmate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are lanceolate.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are pea-shaped. The plants bloom from August to November.
The fruits are legumes. They develop in summer.
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[edit] Distribution
Amphicarpaea edgeworthii is native to Japan, Korea and Manchuria.
[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 Amphicarpaea edgeworthii
[edit] History
[edit] Amphicarpaea edgeworthii 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
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