Hydnora triceps - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triceps
ID:
726841
Status:
valid
Authors:
Drège & E.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 16(2): 779 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726174
Common Names
- Hydnora triceps
- Three-Lobed Jackal Food
- Three-Lobed Jackal Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydnora triceps (also called Three-headed Hydnora, among many other common names) is a parasitic plant with a fleshy, yellowish stem and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hydnora triceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source in some parts of Africa.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydnora triceps 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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Hydnora triceps 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 triceps
Hydnora triceps is found in South Africa.
Hydnora triceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydnora triceps?
Hydnora triceps
What is the common name of Hydnora triceps?
Three-headed hydnora
What is the flowering season of Hydnora triceps?
Summer
Species in the Hydnora genus
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-2855576: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Johann Franz Drège (1794-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drège' in the authors string.