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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