Raphidiocystis brachypoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypoda
ID:
1301636
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 113 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300974
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Raphidiocystis brachypoda (also called 'Short-stalked Raphidiocystis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Raphidiocystis brachypoda is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Raphidiocystis brachypoda has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and covered with fine hairs.
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Raphidiocystis brachypoda can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Raphidiocystis brachypoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raphidiocystis brachypoda?
Raphidiocystis brachypoda
What is the common name of Raphidiocystis brachypoda?
Short-stalked Raphidiocystis
Where is Raphidiocystis brachypoda native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Raphidiocystis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9200416: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.