Hedera helix L.
Hedera helix
Hedera helix, commonly known as ivy, is an evergreen climbing plant native to Europe and parts of western Asia. It grows up to 20-30 meters high on suitable surfaces and as groundcover in the absence of vertical structures. The plant has two types of leaves: juvenile leaves are palmately five-lobed on creeping and climbing stems, while adult leaves are unlobed and cordate. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and rich in nectar, blooming from late summer to late autumn. The fruit are purple-black to orange-yellow berries that ripen in late winter, providing an important food source for birds.
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Apiales
Araliaceae
Hedera
The chemical composition of Hedera helix includes various compounds such as α-hederin, β-hederin, falcarinol, didehydrofalcarinol, rutin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, emetine, nicotiflorin, hederasaponin B, and hederacoside C. These components contribute to its medicinal properties, particularly as an expectorant and for treating respiratory tract infections.
Ivy is widely used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The flowers attract over 70 species of nectar-feeding insects, and the berries are eaten by at least 16 species of birds. The foliage provides dense evergreen shelter and is browsed by deer. Medicinally, ivy leaf extracts are used to treat coughs and bronchitis due to their expectorant properties.
Late summer to late autumn
20–30 meters
Greenish-yellow
Moist, shady locations with non-reflective, darker and rough surfaces with near-neutral pH. Thrives in a wide range of soil pH with 6.5 being ideal.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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