FOIBIS

Species Details -
Hedera helix L.  

Accepted name: Hedera helix L.  
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English names:
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Classification: Kingdom:  Plantae
Divison:   Magnoliophyta
Class:   Magnoliopsida
Order:   Apiales
Family:   Araliaceae
OPL Code: WHEDHE
(to track OPL, Newmaster et al. 1998)
Lifeform: 1.2
Lifecycle: P
Source database: FOIBIS, June 2005-2012
Floristic Affinities: -
Distribution: -
Ecosystem:
Microhabitat:
Ethnobotanical Notes: The leaves have been used as a remedy for respiratory diseases and externally for parasitic infestations. The resin also added to incenses (1).
Key Characters: -

Species Codes
NRVIS ID
200196
General Status
OMNR Status
COSEWIC
SRANK
SNA
GRANK
G?
Med Flag
Bayer Codes
 


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