Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
1044485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borsch, T.Ortuño & M.Nee

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 7 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043823



Common Names

  • Pedersenia volubilis
  • Twining Pedersenia
  • Volubilis Pedersenia


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Description

Pedersenia volubilis (also called Climbing Pedersenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedersenia volubilis has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant for treating stomach aches and headaches, and as a fuel for cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedersenia volubilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedersenia volubilis can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Pedersenia volubilis

Pedersenia volubilis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

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 tro-100378442: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Borsch (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borsch' in the authors string.
Michael Nee (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nee' in the authors string.
Teresa Ortuño (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Ortuño' in the authors string.