Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 9: 27 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465375
Common Names
- Prosopanche americana
- American Prosopanche
- American Plant
Synonyms
- Prosopanche burmeisteri de Bary [unknown]
- Prosopanche burmeisteri bettfreundii Speg. [unknown]
- Hydnora americana R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Prosopanche americana (also called 'American Prosopanche', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single, erect, green, lanceolate leaf. It is native to North America and grows in wet forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Prosopanche americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prosopanche americana is a small, white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prosopanche americana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Prosopanche americana
Prosopanche americana is native to the temperate forests of North America.
Prosopanche americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosopanche americana?
Prosopanche americana
What are the common names of Prosopanche americana?
Common names of Prosopanche americana include American broomrape and American broomrape vine.
What are the growth requirements of Prosopanche americana?
Prosopanche americana prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Prosopanche 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,