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Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens, Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine

Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens

Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Asia
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant.
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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.



Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens, Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine
Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens, Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine
Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens, Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine


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