Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
phelpsii
ID:
395919

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Hyland & Coode

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 741 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395251

Common Names

  • Peripentadenia phelpsii
  • Phelps' Peripentadenia
  • Phelps' Yam

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Description

Peripentadenia phelpsii (also called African Yam, among many other common names) is a perennial vine species of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peripentadenia phelpsii is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peripentadenia phelpsii has small, white flowers and small, black, rounded seeds. The seedlings have a single, broad, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peripentadenia phelpsii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Peripentadenia phelpsii

Peripentadenia phelpsii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Peripentadenia phelpsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peripentadenia phelpsii?

Peripentadenia phelpsii

What is the common name of Peripentadenia phelpsii?

Phelps's peripentadenia

What is the natural habitat of Peripentadenia phelpsii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Peripentadenia genus

Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family

Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,

References

Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
Mark James Elgar Coode (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coode' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900536-1: Based on the initial data import