Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
peltatum
ID:
1224785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) Airy Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 342 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224123

Common Names

  • Peltatum Triphyophyllum
  • Peltate Triphyophyllum
  • Peltate Climbing Shrub

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Description

Triphyophyllum peltatum (also called Shield leaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is an evergreen, perennial climber growing to 3 m tall, with large, heart-shaped leaves up to 30 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Triphyophyllum peltatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triphyophyllum peltatum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triphyophyllum peltatum is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Triphyophyllum peltatum

Triphyophyllum peltatum is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Species in the Triphyophyllum genus

Species in the Dioncophyllaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50040755: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.