Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Solanales > Convolvulaceae > Calystegia > Calystegia soldanellaCalystegia soldanella (beach morningglory; seashore false bindweed)Synonyms: Calystegia asarifolia; Calystegia reniformis; Calystegia soldanella var. australis; Calystegia soldanelloides; Convolvulus asarifolius (heterotypic); Convolvulus maritimus (heterotypic); Convolvulus pseudosoldanella; Convolvulus reniformis (heterotypic); Convolvulus sepium var. saldanella; Convolvulus sepium var. soldanella (homotypic); Convolvulus soldanella (homotypic); Convolvulus soldanella var. pilosus; Ipomoea affinis (heterotypic); Latrienda soldanella (homotypic); Volvulus soldanella (homotypic) The morning glory Calystegia soldanella (syn. Convolvulus soldanella) is a species of bindweed known by various common names such as seashore false bindweed, shore bindweed, shore convolvulus and beach morning glory. It is a perennial vine which grows in beach sand and other coastal habitats in temperate regions across the world. It is also known as 'The Prince's Flower' after Prince Charles Edward Stuart who sowed it on the Island of Eriskay,Scotland, when he landed there in 1745 to lead the Jacobite rising.[E. Dwelly Gaelic Dictionary (1911)] |
Edible [1] | May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details. | Flower Type [1] | Hermaphrodite | Hazards [1] | This species is said to be purgative[173], some caution is advised. | Lifespan [1] | Perennial | Pollinators [1] | Bees, Lepidoptera | Structure [1] | Vine | Usage [1] | The stems are very flexible and are used as a string for tying; Fairly strong but not long-lasting; |  | Height [1] | 24 inches (0.6 m) |  | Light Preference [2] | Full Sun | Soil Acidity [2] | Neutral | Soil Fertility [2] | Mostly Infertile | Soil Moisture [2] | Mostly Dry | View Plants For A Future Record : Calystegia soldanella |
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IUCN Category |
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Species |
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Climate |
Land Use |
Braunton Burrows |
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3328 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Cardigan Bay/ Bae Ceredigion |
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236876 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries/ Bae Caerfyrddin ac Aberoedd |
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163340 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Dungeness |
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7966 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Essex Estuaries |
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114016 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve |
II |
366714 |
British Columbia, Canada |
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Humber Estuary |
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90582 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Isles of Scilly Complex |
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66350 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Kenfig/ Cynffig |
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2945 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Limestone Coast of South West Wales/ Arfordir Calchfaen de Orllewin Cymru |
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3940 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Lizard Point |
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34565 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Luce Bay and Sands |
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120487 |
Scotland, United Kingdom |
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Lyme Bay and Torbay |
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77215 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Margate and Long Sands |
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160406 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Mendip Limestone Grasslands |
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1032 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Morecambe Bay |
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151985 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Nationalpark Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer |
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684374 |
Germany |
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Norfolk Island National Park |
II |
1723 |
Australian external territories, Australia |
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North Norfolk Coast |
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7926 |
England, United Kingdom |
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North York Moors |
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108930 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve |
II |
137900 |
British Columbia, Canada |
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Pembrokeshire Marine/ Sir Benfro Forol |
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341177 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Pen Llyn a`r Sarnau/ Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau |
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360832 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve |
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1777 |
Spain |
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Saline di Priolo |
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133 |
Italy |
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Sefton Coast |
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11278 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Severn Estuary/ Môr Hafren |
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182155 |
England/Wales, United Kingdom |
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Solent Maritime |
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27985 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Solway Firth |
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107829 |
England/Scotland, United Kingdom |
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South Wight Maritime |
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49082 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone |
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84204 |
England, United Kingdom |
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The Wash and North Norfolk Coast |
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266284 |
England, United Kingdom |
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Waddensea Area Nature Reserve with Management Subsidy |
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600666 |
Netherlands |
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Y Fenai a Bae Conwy/ Menai Strait and Conwy Bay |
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65440 |
Wales, United Kingdom |
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0
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