Heteropterys glabra: Uses (Ethnobotany)
Plants in this genus have been used as aphrodisiacs, stimulants, and in some cases have been found to have antiviral effects.
Plant Profile: Heteropterys glabra
Names
Redwing
Phonetic Spelling:het-er-OP-ter-iss GLAY-bruh
Genus:Heteropterys
Species:glabra
Family:Malpighiaceae
Redwing is a climbing vine that requires support; otherwise, it will ascend through smaller trees or shrubs in the garden. Without any support, it tends to develop a messy, mound-like appearance. For optimal flowering and fruiting, it is best to plant it in full sunlight in well-drained, moist soil.
Heteropterys glabra Feature Summary
Heteropterys glabra Image Gallery
Tags
#understory
#yellow flowers
#red leaves
#gold flowers
#glossy leaves
#red fruits
#early summer flowers
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Heteropterys glabra Feature Summary
Attributes
Plants in this genus have been used as aphrodisiacs, stimulants, and in some cases have been found to have antiviral effects.
Paraguay
Perennial
Woody
Fruit
2 seeded red samaras resemble maple seeds.
Samara
Red/Burgundy
Summer
Spring
Flowers
Gold flowers in early summer and produces red fruits at the same time for an interesting display.
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Leaves
New leaves are burgandy before turning green
Deciduous
Semi-evergreen
Green
Red/Burgundy
Glossy
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
Moist
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Stem
Landscape
Cottage Garden
Vertical Spaces
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Heteropterys glabra Attributes
Heteropterys glabra: Country Or Region Of Origin
Paraguay
Heteropterys glabra: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Heteropterys glabra Fruit
Heteropterys glabra: Fruit Description
2 seeded red samaras resemble maple seeds.
Heteropterys glabra: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Heteropterys glabra: Fruit Color
Red/Burgundy
Heteropterys glabra: Fruit Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Heteropterys glabra: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Heteropterys glabra Flowers
Heteropterys glabra: Flower Description
Gold flowers in early summer and produces red fruits at the same time for an interesting display.
Heteropterys glabra: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Heteropterys glabra: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Heteropterys glabra: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heteropterys glabra Leaves
Heteropterys glabra: Leaf Description
New leaves are burgandy before turning green
Heteropterys glabra: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Heteropterys glabra: Leaf Color
Green
Red/Burgundy
Heteropterys glabra: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Heteropterys glabra: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Heteropterys glabra Whole Plant Traits
Heteropterys glabra: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Heteropterys glabra: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Heteropterys glabra: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Heteropterys glabra Cultural Conditions
Heteropterys glabra: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Heteropterys glabra: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Heteropterys glabra: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Heteropterys glabra Stem
Heteropterys glabra: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Heteropterys glabra Landscape
Heteropterys glabra: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Heteropterys glabra: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
