Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
germainii
ID:
394666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boutique

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 21: 118 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393998



Common Names

  • Polyceratocarpus Germainii
  • Germainii Polyceratocarpus
  • Germainii False Ceratocarpus


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Description

Polyceratocarpus germainii (also called African Yam, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyceratocarpus germainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyceratocarpus germainii is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyceratocarpus germainii is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Polyceratocarpus germainii

Polyceratocarpus germainii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Polyceratocarpus germainii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyceratocarpus germainii?

Polyceratocarpus germainii

What are the common names of Polyceratocarpus germainii?

Germain's Polyceratocarpus

What is the native range of Polyceratocarpus germainii?

Tropical Asia

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

Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74763-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.