Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
279720

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

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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.

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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 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,

References