Cardiospermum
| Cardiospermum | |
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| File:Starr 060810-8525 Cardiospermum sp..jpg | |
| Cardiospermum sp. vine | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Subfamily: | Sapindoideae |
| Genus: | Cardiospermum L.[1] |
| Species | |
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14 species, see text | |
Cardiospermum is a genus of approximately 14 species in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, which are native to the American, Indian, and African tropics. The genus name is derived from the Greek words καρδία, meaning "heart," and σπέρμα, meaning "seed."[2] Common names of the members of this genus include balloon vine, love in a puff, heartseed, and heartseed vine. These plants are classified as invasive species in parts of the Southern United States and South Africa.
Uses
[edit | edit source]The genus Cardiospermum consists primarily of herbaceous vines, which are cultivated in warm regions as ornamental plants. Extractions of Cardiospermum seed are included in skin creams that claim to treat eczema and other skin conditions.
Species
[edit | edit source]Species include:
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- Cardiospermum grandiflorum at Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)
- New active discovered in Cardiospermum extract could be more effective than steroids Archived 2020-01-22 at the Wayback Machine
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