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Delairea odorata is a fast-growing vine [8] that can climb to heights of 2–4 metres (7–13 ft). [7] The glossy and semi-succulent leaves, which are 3–10 centimetres (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 –4 in) long and 3–8 centimetres (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 – 3 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) wide, are alternately arranged along the stems. They have 3-10 rather broad lobes.
Senecio angulatus, also known as creeping groundsel [5] and Cape ivy, [6] [7] is a succulent flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is native to South Africa. Cape ivy is a scrambling [ 8 ] herb that can become an aggressive weed once established, making it an invasive species .
Ivy broomrape closely resembles the more commonly distributed O. minor and both are able to parasitize members of the ivy family. O. hederae is primarily differentiated by its characteristically distally pinched corollas, the flowers extending over most of the stem, the long, acuminate floral bracts, and its large terminal 'bud' of unopened ...
It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, [2] creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. [2] It is also sometimes known as creeping jenny , but that name more commonly refers to Lysimachia nummularia .
Hedera helix, the common ivy, European ivy, King's Choice ivy, or just ivy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to most of Europe and parts of western Asia. Ivy is a clinging evergreen vine that grows on tree trunks, walls, and fences in gardens, waste spaces, and wild habitats. Ivy is popular as an ornamental ...
The name ivy derives from Old English ifig, cognate with German Efeu, of unknown original meaning. [19] The scientific name Hedera is the classical Latin name for the plant. [11] Old regional common names in Britain, no longer used, include "Bindwood" and "Lovestone", for the way it clings and grows over stones and bricks.
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Chlorophytum comosum, usually called spider plant or common spider plant due to its spider-like look, also known as spider ivy, airplane plant, [2] ribbon plant (a name it shares with Dracaena sanderiana), [3] and hen and chickens, [4] is a species of evergreen perennial flowering plant of the family Asparagaceae.