basell-potatoes
Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis
Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis is a species of ornamental succulent vine in the family Basellaceae. Commonly known as Madeira vine or mignonette vine, it is native to South America and has been introduced to various regions including Brazil, several islands in the Atlantic and Pacific, and parts of Africa and Europe. The plant is characterized by its fleshy leaves and thick aerial tubers, which contribute to its heavy growth habit. It can smother vegetation and damage trees by breaking branches or toppling them.
Description
Anredera cordifolia is a vigorous vine that spreads rapidly, often causing ecological issues by overgrowing native plants. It is also known by other common names such as lamb's tail and potato vine. The species was first described in 1957 and is cultivated in some areas for ornamental purposes. Its distribution includes BR, Faial Island, Flores Island, Graciosa Island, Pico Island, Santa Maria Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Terceira Island, TW, ZA, Rapa Nui - Easter Islands, HR, CK, NU, Pitcairn Islands, DZ, IT, PT, and SZ.
Other common names
Heartleaf madeiravinebasell-potatoesmignonette-vinebridal wreathMadeira-vineMaderia-Vine
Distribution
BR · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · TW · ZA · Rapa Nui - Easter Islands · HR · CK · NU · Pitcairn Islands · DZ · IT · PT · SZ · FR · NC · KM · GR · MU · CV · MW · TZ · IN · UG
Synonyms
Anredera cordifolia subsp. gracilisBoussingaultia cordataBoussingaultia cordifoliaBoussingaultia gracilisBoussingaultia gracilis f. pseudobaselloidesBoussingaultia gracilis var. pseudobaselloidesAnredera americana
