Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
395892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Sm. ex Hornem.) A.J.Scott, Ford-Lloyd & J.T.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26: 284 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395224



Common Names

  • Patellifolia procumbens
  • Prostrate Patellifolia
  • Prostrate Yam


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Synonyms

  • Patellifolia webbiana (Moq.) A.J.Scott, Ford-Lloyd & J.T.Williams [unknown]
  • Patellifolia patellaris (Moq.) A.J.Scott, Ford-Lloyd & J.T.Williams [unknown]
  • Patellaria cordata J.T.Williams, A.J.Scott & Ford-Lloyd [unknown]
  • Tetragonia pentandra Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Beta diffusa Coss. [unknown]
  • Beta hastata Desf. [unknown]
  • Beta monodiana Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris Moq. [unknown]
  • Beta procumbens C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Beta procumbens Lange [unknown]
  • Beta pumila Link [unknown]
  • Beta sylvestris Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Beta webbiana Moq. [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris diffusa (Coss.) Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris monodiana (Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris monodiana (Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris luthereaui (Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris luthereaui Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris campanulata Maire [unknown]
  • Beta patellaris diffusa (Coss.) Maire [unknown]
  • Patellaria webbiana (Moq.) J.T.Williams, A.J.Scott & Ford-Lloyd [unknown]
  • Patellaria procumbens (C.Sm. ex Hornem.) A.J.Scott, Ford-Lloyd & J.T.Williams [unknown]

Description

Patellifolia procumbens (also called Creeping 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 small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Patellifolia procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Patellifolia procumbens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Patellifolia procumbens 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 Patellifolia procumbens

Patellifolia procumbens is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Patellifolia procumbens FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Patellifolia procumbens?

Patellifolia procumbens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

What is the distribution of Patellifolia procumbens?

Patellifolia procumbens is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

What is the habitat of Patellifolia procumbens?

Patellifolia procumbens is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.

Species in the Patellifolia genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409103: Based on the initial data import
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
Christen Smith (1785-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.
Brian V. Ford-Lloyd: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ford-Lloyd' in the authors string.
J.Trevor Williams: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Williams' in the authors string.