Antigonon guatemalense
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Antigonon guatemalense Meisn. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Polygonanae Ordo: Polygonales |
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Antigonon guatemalense is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Antigonon guatemalense was described in 1856 by Carl Daniel Friedrich Meisner. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Antigonon guatemalense is a species in the genus Antigonon (coral vine) which contains 3 species and belongs to the family of the Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Antigonon guatemalense has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are arranged in racemes.
The fruits are nuts.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
Antigonon guatemalense prefers a sunny site. It grows best in sandy clay soil that is moderately moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Antigonon guatemalense
[edit] History
[edit] Antigonon guatemalense 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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