13,354 observationsLeast Concern
Lesser Balloon Vine
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Sapindales βΊFamily: Sapindaceae βΊGenus: Cardiospermum
About
Cardiospermum halicacabum, known as the balloon plant or love in a puff, is a climbing plant widely distributed in tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia. Often found as a weed along roads and rivers, it has been examined for antidiarrhoeal as well as homoeopathic medicinal properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Balloon Vine is Cardiospermum halicacabum.
- The Lesser Balloon Vine has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Lesser Balloon Vine belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Lesser Balloon Vine belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Lesser Balloon Vine belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Lesser Balloon Vine belongs to the order Sapindales.
- Lesser Balloon Vine belongs to the family Sapindaceae.
- Lesser Balloon Vine belongs to the genus Cardiospermum.