Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
physaloides
ID:
633253

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.A.Murray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 40: 80 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632585



Common Names

  • Physaloides Cymbopetalum
  • Cymbopetalum physaloides
  • Physaloides Cymbopetalum


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Description

Cymbopetalum physaloides (also called balloon-vine, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical America. It is a low-growing, sprawling shrub with thin stems that can reach up to 13 feet (3.9 m) in length. It is found in moist, shady, forested areas, often in association with other tropical plants.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbopetalum physaloides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbopetalum physaloides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbopetalum physaloides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cymbopetalum physaloides

Cymbopetalum physaloides can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Cymbopetalum physaloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbopetalum physaloides?

Cymbopetalum physaloides

What are the common names of Cymbopetalum physaloides?

Physalis-like cymbopetalum

What is the native range of Cymbopetalum physaloides?

South America

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Nancy A. Murray (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Murray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975797-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.