What is Antigonon?
Antigonon , also called Coral Vine, Queen's wreath or cadena de Amor , is a genus of climbing plants from family polygonaceae. This small genus includes a common type of antigonon Guatimalense , cinerascens and Leptopus . The cultivation of these plants is widespread in the tropics and subtropical areas, especially in America, India and the Philippines. They are used as food sources, herbal plants to treat certain medical diseases and decorative plants due to their abundant and colorful flowers. These plants are vulnerable to low temperatures, but they flourish in sunny conditions and can show invasive growth.
The kind of this genus usually shares the same properties. Their tendrils grow quickly and intertwine with any objects in their surroundings. They can grow to a length of 30 to 40 ft (9 to 12 m). These plants have dark green, furry or pubescent leaves in the shape of heart that are 4 V (12 cm) wide, along with pink, red or white flowers that rosThe one in volumes. The petals surround the fruit similar to the cone. Both cinerascens and Leptopus have orange or red anthexes, while Guatimalense has black anthers, as well as wider leaves and denser pubescence. Flowers Guatimalense have disheveled edges, while flowers cinerascens and Leptopus are smooth.
Antigonon is used by some gardeners as an ornamental plant. Many butterflies and bees are attracted by its brightly colored flowers that help in their rapid spread. Their bright and dense flowers are used in arrangements and decorations. Gardeners and landscape painters use them as covers for fences, grids and because of the reasons strong leaves to provide privacy and shadow for other plants. They can benefit in the urban environment because of their overall hardness and the ability to withstand pollution and poor soil.
in some countries in South AMErice and Asia are consumed tubers and flowers antigonon . Aviation parts, such as leaves, flowers and stems, are used to prepare mixtures to relieve pain and symptoms of colds. Extracts from different parts of the plant have shown anti -inflammatory, analgesic and antidiabetic properties in some studies.
The vineyard behavior of these plants is in places where there is a lot of sunshine all year round. antigonon tolerates damp or dry soil and sunny or shady areas. During the winter season due to colds, it is lit and dies, but as soon as the conditions are warmer, it will hatch quickly. The rapidly growing behavior and generality of these plants has caused them to become problematic weeds in many areas. Regular pruning can prevent them from spreading and taking over other plants.