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Antigonon flavescens

Scientific Name: Antigonon flavescens

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

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Antigonon flavescens

Antigonon flavescens, also known as lovechain, is a flowering plant belonging to the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antigonon flavescens S.Watson
  • Family: Polygonaceae
  • Genus: Antigonon
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Antigonon flavescens S. Wats.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to Mexico, specifically Veracruz and Oaxaca.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

Antigonon flavescens is a liana (woody vine).

Historical Information

  • Antigonon flavescens was described by Sereno Watson in 1887.

Further Information

  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K): Herbarium specimens available.
  • USDA Plant Hardiness Map
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • PlantSystematics.org
  • DiversityOfLife.org
  • Gymnosperms.org
  • The Plant List