Brandegea bigelovii
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Brandegea bigelovii (S.Watson) Cogn. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Violanae Ordo: Cucurbitales |
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Brandegea bigelovii is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Brandegea bigelovii was already described and the name validly published by Sereno Watson. It was not until 1890, however, that Célestin Alfred Cogniaux reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Brandegea bigelovii is the single species in the genus Brandegea (starvine) which belongs to the family of the Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Brandegea bigelovii has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are heart-shaped with indented margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cup-shaped. The plants bloom from March to April. The flowers are arranged in clusters.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Brandegea bigelovii is native to Mexico, the Southwest of the US and California.
[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 Brandegea bigelovii
[edit] History
[edit] Brandegea bigelovii 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
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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