TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens

Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Asia
USDA Zone: 9-11?

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Paederia foetida is a fast-growing, slender, perennial, climbing plant producing stems 1.5 - 7 metres long that twine into other plants for support. Paederia foetida is sometimes planted as an ornamental; and has virtue in folk medicine. The whole plant has a foetid aroma when rubbed.

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