Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
lagenarioides
ID:
397077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 275 II: 215 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396409

Common Names

  • Peponium lagenarioides
  • Lagenarioides Peponium
  • Lagenarioides's Peponium

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Synonyms

  • Peponia lagenarioides Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Peponium lagenarioides (also called Lagenaria-like Peponium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots and climbing or trailing stems. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and greenish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Peponium lagenarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peponium lagenarioides are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peponium lagenarioides is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peponium lagenarioides

Peponium lagenarioides is native to South Africa, and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Peponium lagenarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peponium lagenarioides?

Peponium lagenarioides

What are the common names of Peponium lagenarioides?

Lagenarioides Squash

What is the natural habitat of Peponium lagenarioides?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the Mediterranean region

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,

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