Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 8 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396352
Common Names
- Penelopeia suburceolata
- Suburceolate Penelopeia
- Suburceolate Shinleaf
Synonyms
- Coccinia suburceolata Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Penelopeia suburceolata (also called Suburceolate Penelopeia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soil and is commonly found in woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Penelopeia suburceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Penelopeia suburceolata are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Penelopeia suburceolata is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Penelopeia suburceolata
Penelopeia suburceolata is native to South America, and is typically found in wet, tropical forests.
Penelopeia suburceolata FAQ
What are the common names of Penelopeia suburceolata?
Suburceolate penelopeia
What is the natural habitat of Penelopeia suburceolata?
Tropical rainforest in Central and South America
What type of soil does Penelopeia suburceolata prefer?
Humus-rich, moist soil
Species in the Penelopeia genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,