Please ID this fragrant plant

11 years ago

I received this plant as a cutting from a friend many years ago. I was told it is a Chinese medicine plant that has anti inflammation property. It is a vine and its flower is very fragrant. Would anyone here help me to identified this plant so I can give it a proper name. Thanks.

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leahrenee1
11 years ago
possibly Polygonum aubertii , or Chinese fleece vine?
olympia_gardener
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi, Leah, thanks... I googled Polygonum Aubertii, very close, but not it. Polygonum Aubertii is supposed to be hardy to zone 4. This one is not hardy, and is not woody vine. Its vine will all turn soft ( like sweet potato vines) when it is below freeze temp. I have to bring it inside for the winter time. It is very drought resistant.
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olympia_gardener
Original Author
11 years ago
To add a little more information. I know this plant can be eaten as veggie... I have never tried. This plant grow small bubblet/small pea size ball shape thingies at where the joint of stem and leaves. I think it can be propagated using this little ball shape thingies. very resilient plant.

Its flowers smell like lilac and honeysuckle... very nice and pleasant .
birdsnblooms
11 years ago
Flowers remind me of Acalypha...Toni
olympia_gardener
Original Author
11 years ago
I finally found out it is Anredera cordifolia.
Thanks all for the help.