Canary Island ivy
Hedera canariensis Willd.
Hedera canariensis, known as Canary Island ivy, is a species of ivy in the Araliaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and possibly the Atlantic coast of northern Africa. This ivy has been documented in several regions beyond its native range, including parts of Italy, Rwanda, Brazil, Cundinamarca, Norway, Florida, Mexico, New South Wales, and New Zealand.
Description
Hedera canariensis is a climbing or trailing plant species that belongs to the genus Hedera. It was first described in 1808 by the botanist Willd. The species is commonly referred to as Canary Island ivy, and it is distinguished by its growth habit and leaf morphology. It is found in a range of locations outside its native habitat, including parts of Europe, South America, North America, and Oceania. Its adaptability has contributed to its presence in various regions with suitable climates.
Other common names
Madeira ivyCanary Island ivyCanary ivy
Distribution
IT · RW · BR · Cundinamarca · NO · Canary Is. · Florida · Mexico Northwest · New South Wales · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Hedera canariensis var. arborescensHedera canariensis var. aureomaculataHedera canariensis var. marginomaculataHedera canariensis var. striataHedera canariensis var. viridisHedera grandifoliaHedera grandifolia var. pallidaHedera grandifolia var. viridisHedera helix var. canariensisHedera helix subsp. canariensisHedera sevillanaHedera viridisHedera canariensis var. latifolia-maculataHedera canariensis unranked latifolia-maculataHedera canariensis unranked aurea-maculataHedera canariensis unranked foliis-aureis
