Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1192 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279052
Common Names
- Plukenetia Volubilis
- Volubilis Plukenetia
- Volubilis Oil Plant
Synonyms
- Plukenetia macrostyla Ule [unknown]
- Plukenetia peruviana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Sajorium volubile Baill. [unknown]
- Fragariopsis paxii Pittier [unknown]
Description
Plukenetia volubilis (also called 'Sacha Inchi', among many other common names) is a climbing vine with oval, green leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a vine, climbing up trees and shrubs.
Uses & Benefits
Plukenetia volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plukenetia volubilis has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plukenetia volubilis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start seeds indoors in early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Where to Find Plukenetia volubilis
Plukenetia volubilis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Plukenetia volubilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plukenetia volubilis?
Plukenetia volubilis
What is the natural habitat of Plukenetia volubilis?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What are the common names of Plukenetia volubilis?
It is commonly known as the Voluble Plumeria or the Voluble Plumeria Tree.
Species in the Plukenetia genus
Plukenetia africana,
Plukenetia brachybotrya,
Plukenetia carabiasiae,
Plukenetia conophora,
Plukenetia corniculata,
Plukenetia lehmanniana,
Plukenetia loretensis,
Plukenetia madagascariensis,
Plukenetia multiglandulosa,
Plukenetia penninervia,
Plukenetia polyadenia,
Plukenetia procumbens,
Plukenetia serrata,
Plukenetia stipellata,
Plukenetia supraglandulosa,
Plukenetia verrucosa,
Plukenetia volubilis,
Plukenetia ankaranensis,
Plukenetia decidua,
Plukenetia huayllabambana,
Plukenetia carolis-vegae,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,