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agdestis
Scientific Name: Agdestis
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Category: Dicot
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Rockroot (Agdestis clematidea)
Agdestis is a genus of flowering plants with a single species, Agdestis clematidea. Commonly known as Rockroot, this plant is a rapidly growing climbing vine found in hot climates.
Considerations for Pets
- Agdestis clematidea is a climbing vine.
- This plant has tuberous roots.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agdestis clematidea Sess & Moio ex de Candolle, Syst. Nat. 1: 543. 1817.
- Family: Phytolaccaceae
- Genus: Agdestis
- Synonym: Agdestis teterrima De Notaris
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida, Texas, Mexico, and Central America (neotropics).
Morphological Characteristics
- Climbing stems, up to 25 meters in length, ranging from pubescent to glabrate (smooth).
- Leaves: Petioles are 2-5 cm long.
- The plant has tuberous roots.
- It is a climbing dense vine, mainly herbaceous.
Ethnobotanical Uses
- A survey of the ethnobotany of Agdestis clematidea has been carried out in Puerto Padre and Amancio Rodrguez, Cuba.
Quirky Facts
- In Greek mythology, Agdistis was a deity possessing both male and female characteristics.
Ecological Role
- Agdestis clematidea has been found in Castellow Hammock Park, but is noted as not native to that location.
Chemical Composition
- The chemical composition of the volatile compounds from the root of Agdestis clematidea has been studied.
- Contains essential oils, dimethyl disulfide, and dimethyl.
Further Information
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 19538 (Integrated Taxonomic Information System - ITIS)
- Available in the GBIF database.
- Information can be found at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum.