Binahong Tree (Anredera Cordifolia)

 Binahong Tree (Anredera Cordifolia) with Flower

Binahong or Anredera Cordifolia, commonly known as the Madeira vine or mignonette vine is a South American species of ornamental succulent vine of the family Basellaceae. The combination of fleshy leaves and thick aerial tubers makes this a very heavy vine. It smothers trees and other vegetation it grows on and can easily break branches and bring down entire trees on its own.

 

Binahong Tree with Flower

 

It has been introduced to Africa, Australasia-Pacific region, Europe, and North America; it is considered an invasive species in many tropical and sub-tropical localities. It is listed on the New Zealand National Pest Plant Accord which limits its cultivation and sale. The Australian Weeds Committee published a Draft Madeira Vine Strategy in August 2012  which is aimed at preventing the spread and reducing the impacts of this vine throughout Australia.

Anredera Cordifolia

 

The Scientific Classification of  Anredera Cordifolia
Kingdom:     Plantae
(unranked):     Eudicots
(unranked):     Core eudicots
Order:     Caryophyllales
Family:     Basellaceae
Genus:     Anredera
Species:     A. cordifolia
Binomial name
Anredera cordifolia
(Ten.) Steenis
Synonyms: Boussingaultia basselloides
                   Boussingaultia cordifolia

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