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climbing alsinidendron
Scientific Name: Alsinidendron viscosum
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Alsinidendron viscosum - Climbing Alsinidendron
Alsinidendron viscosum, commonly known as Climbing Alsinidendron, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the carnation family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a weakly climbing or sprawling subshrub.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Alsinidendron viscosum (H. Mann) Sherff
- Common Name: Climbing Alsinidendron
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
- Synonyms: Schiedea viscosa Mann, Alsinidendron lychnoides (Hillebr.) Sherff
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to lowland and moist, wet forests.
- Found in Hawaii.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a weakly climbing or sprawling subshrub.
- Perennial duration.
- May grow 1.5–2 m high, and when near trees, can climb and reach 5–6 m tall.
Related species
- Alsinidendron lychnoides
- Alsinidendron obovatum
Further Information
- ARKive
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
- IUCN Red List