Paederia foetida (Skunkvine)

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

Botanical names: Paederia foetida, Paederia scandens

Common names: Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Chinese Fever Vine

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

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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