Scientific Name
Other Names
Life Form
Family
Ornamental- Often used as a formal hedge or ground cover. Medicine- The leaves are considered to have antiinflammatory activity, are anthelmintic and antibacteria.
Brazil
Wet tropical biome.
Perennial climber
Thorny, with a climbing habit.
Ovate-lanceolate, with a pointed tip.
Small, white or cream-colored, surrounded by colorful bracts (pink, purple, red, orange, or yellow).
Small, dry, nut-like.
Flowering: Spring -summer.