Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
726830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum. & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 24: 327 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726163

Common Names

  • Hydnora esculenta
  • Jackal Food
  • Jackal Fruit

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Description

Hydnora esculenta (also called Edible Hydnora, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant with a fleshy, yellowish stem and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnora esculenta is used as a food source in some parts of Africa and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydnora esculenta is a yellowish-brown, fleshy structure with a strong, unpleasant smell. The seed is a single-seeded nut-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnora esculenta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hydnora esculenta

Hydnora esculenta is native to South Africa.

Hydnora esculenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnora esculenta?

Hydnora esculenta

What is the common name of Hydnora esculenta?

Edible hydnora

What is the flowering season of Hydnora esculenta?

Summer

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2855566: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.